Associate Director Project Team Leaded (Biologics, Multispecifics, ADC

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

What you'll be doing (key responsibilities, but not limited to):

* Work collaboratively with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams, spanning multiple NVS global sites to discover and develop antibody, multispecific, and ADC therapies.

* Co-lead project together with Disease Area (DA) project lead; formulate and execute on project strategy, manage interfaces with DAs, including timelines, priority, and board presentations.

* Assemble and lead cross-functional BRC project team of line function representatives; design and implement project strategy, adapting to respective biological and technical needs, as well as changing internal and external information and environment. Ensure scientific and technical excellence with respect to the timing, scenario/options development, risk management, opportunity challenges and requirements of interfacing with Decision Boards (BRC and BR-wide).

* Guide and lead projects with respect to biotherapeutic approaches and efforts for discovery, formats, modalities, technologies, developability assessment, manufacturing cell line development and early process development.

* Align with internal leadership and DA on project strategy and resourcing, providing regular project/portfolio updates to BRC LT.

* Represent BRC in and actively contributes to BR core project team. Represent BRC in TRD CMC sub-team up to Gate 2. Manage all interfaces on aspects of project management (timelines, strategy, priority). Conduct planning and resource alignments through early development.

* Lead BRC internal project meetings. Collect and interpret data to advance project, adapt strategy, and address the right scientific questions. Ensure team discussions and decisions are summarized in minutes. Ensure that key milestones and go / no go criteria are data driven and clearly defined. Own quality of project information and make sure project information is accurate and included in the system(s) in a timely matter.

* Manage and communicate project status, issues, and options for resolution to ensure optimal and timely information flow to all stakeholders (BR and TRD).

* Foster effective, proactive, and open communication within and across project teams, build trust among team members to achieve transparency and clarity of program goals, progress, and issues.

* Establish mutual respect and empower program teams to create and achieve goals necessary for progress, while mentoring and developing less experienced team members.

Minimum Requirements:

* PhD with a strong background in Biologics research and development

* 5+ years of industry experience, with focus on biotherapeutic design, production, characterization, delivery

* Previous track record of success with leadership of global multi-/cross-functional teams

* Excellent project / program management skills, organizational and team management skills, interpersonal communication, strong verbal, and written communication

* Expert knowledge in drug development (including target biology and Bx therapeutic design and developability)

* Creativity with demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ability to pay attention to detail but also see a bigger picture

* Comfortable with ambiguity and change, eager and fast learner willing to adopt new tools and processes

* Ability to operate in a fast-paced dynamic environment and effectively process multiple avenues of communication and requests in parallel

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $138,600-$257,400/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 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.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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