Implementation and Strategic Initiatives Director

About the role

Novartis is looking for an Implementation and Strategic Initiatives Director based in Barcelona Gran Via, Spain. The role helps turn strategy into action by translating strategic priorities into coordinated initiatives, scalable solutions and measurable outcomes, working across Site Management and Monitoring, Global Clinical Operations and key enterprise functions. Relocation support is not offered.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and drive strategic initiatives advancing Site Management and Monitoring priorities and Global Clinical Operations strategy.
• Translate priorities into implementation plans, scalable solutions and measurable outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional transformations and innovations that strengthen capabilities and processes.
• Develop proposals, governance materials, leadership communications and implementation roadmaps.
• Partner with innovation teams and collaborate with global, regional and country organizations to scale solutions that improve productivity, quality and operational effectiveness.
• Lead change activities covering organizational change, communications, capability building, stakeholder engagement and adoption.
• Monitor progress, risks, dependencies and outcomes, and report to senior stakeholders.
• Represent Site Management and Monitoring in Global Clinical Operations, innovation and strategic forums.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience leading strategic initiatives, transformations or complex implementation programs in a global organization.
• Understanding of clinical operations, with experience across global, regional or country levels.
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and geographies.
• Change leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Desirable: experience in innovation, simplification or continuous improvement in a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment, and experience in complex global matrix organizations.

Required skills

• Clinical research and drug development knowledge
• Program and project management, planning and delivery
• Microsoft Project

What we offer

• Base salary range of EUR 85,100 to EUR 158,100, with a possible performance-based bonus and long-term equity awards.
• Insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.
• Flexible and hybrid working where possible, and at least 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Possible company vehicle or car allowance under local policy.