Novartis Hiring for Director, Global Alliance Management, C&BD at Cambridge, Massachusetts Full Time

Director, Global Alliance Management, C&BD

Job ID

383745BR

Dec 06, 2023

USA

About the Role

Novartis protects 766 million patients and employs more than 100,000 employees in over 140 countries.

Based out of Cambridge, Mass the Director, Global Alliance Management will proactively manage and insure the smooth functioning of the Major Alliances. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Direct management of a full range of designated alliances across a spectrum of both complexity and strategic importance

• Coordination and facilitation of the appropriate exchange of information and documentation for regulatory, clinical, research and commercial activities

• Management of respective alliance governance activities

• Functions as main source of information for designated alliances

• Guide internal/external team members in resolution of collaboration conflicts and acts as a resource for alliance team on complex alliances

• Manage collaboration challenges proactively through issue identification, management of difficult conversations, mediation and constructive issue escalation and resolution.

• Foster alliance skills and knowledge development furthering the collaboration skills and capabilities of alliance teams, ultimately supporting and advancing Novartis partnering reputational excellence General Business Development Functions

• Contribute to S&E and Negotiation activities, offering insights from alliance activities

• Manage stakeholders, present to internal leadership teams and drive internal consensus on opportunities.

• Adhere to internal BD review process to ensure quality and consistency of the evaluation of all BD activities in accordance with process guidelines.

• Leading and working effectively in cross-functional teams. Mentor junior associates.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $183,200 and $274,800 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors

Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know the nature of your request, your contact information and the job requisition number in your message:

• Novartis: e-mail [email protected] or call +1 (877)395-2339

• Sandoz: e-mail [email protected] or call: +1-609-422-4098

Role Requirements

What you will bring to this role:

• 8+ Years of industry experience

• Advanced Degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., MBA, etc.) or equivalent related experience

• Previous Alliance Management experience including industry partnerships

• Significant drug discovery and development experience; familiarity with Novartis as well as other Industry business models (Biotech, midsize Pharma and Academia) is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, manage difficult situations and drive toward constructive resolution and align interests of multiple parties

• Experience managing collaboration contracts to enable effective interactions with legal colleagues and scientific teams

• Appropriate interpersonal skills to serve as an effective interface between external collaborators and internal teams

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why Novartis?

766million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives. We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusion workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration, and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Novartis is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.

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Join our Novartis Network:

If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

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Accessibility and reasonable accommodations:

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Division

Strategy & Growth

Business Unit

Strategy & Growth

Location

USA

Site

Cambridge, MA

Company / Legal Entity

Novartis Corporation

Functional Area

BD&L & Strategic Planning

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No