Site Head – Biomedical Research India
About the Role
BR Set Up & growth
- Lead the successful implementation of planned BR setup in India in a phased approach.
- Lead the long-term strategic growth and seamless integration of BR functions at Hyderabad, delivering timely and high-quality support for the BR Portfolio.
- Develop and contribute to strategic business plans for new teams / functions to start up in Hyderabad, in close collaboration with global line function leaders
Leadership
- Operational leadership of the cross-functional BR team in India
- Comprehensive input to research and scientific strategy for all areas executed in India
- Lead the BR India leadership team and enable innovative scientific culture across the site in India
- Responsible for executing the local BR Strategy, governance, budget, compliance and talent decisions
Culture
- Serve as a bridge between the global and local teams: integrate and embed Global Novartis & BR culture & ways of working in local BR teams
- Create a shared sense of purpose, inspire and energize teams through effective communication and engagement
- Foster and role model a culture of inspired, curious and unbossed leadership including smart risk-taking in pursuit of novel medicines
Talent
- Lead, inspire, coach and empower a diverse community of scientists, engineers and other professional staff to drive continuous scientific and operational innovation and excellence in India, with an emphasis on collaboratively building a talent pipeline for all departments represented on site.
- Ensure effective succession planning, mentoring and efforts to develop critical scientists/future organizational leaders both on site as well as in close collaboration with the respective Biomedical research group.
Internal & External Collaboration
- Collaborating across the Research & Development, Commercial and Operations Continuum
- Representing and positioning Biomedical Research in key internal leadership, talent & governance forums
- Representing Biomedical Research in key external research groups and consortiums.
- Support the Site initiatives at Hyderabad in activity areas such as “Talent Development”, “Quality” and “Great Place to Work, “Diversity”
Country level Decision Making
- Represent BR at Country level as member of Country Coordination Committee India and board member of Novartis Healthcare Private Ltd.
- Key governance and talent decisions as part of Country Leadership Team and active Country Coordination Committee (CCC) member
- Hyderabad Site Leadership Team Member
- Key member of Country NEM (Novartis Emergency Management)
External Interface & Network
- Accountable for partnering with local CRO teams to ensure reduced cycle times, quality & delivery on priority projects
- Cultivates and maintains external relationships with key partners, authorities, institutes and professional organizations.
Role Requirements
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