Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations
About the role
Summary
Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations
#LI-Hybrid
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Relocation Support: This role is based in Dublin Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
You will play a critical role in shaping the operating model for International Communications & Patient Advocacy. As Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations, you will translate strategic priorities into scalable, performance-driven ways of working—embedding clear governance, planning discipline, and data- and AI-enabled solutions to drive alignment, simplification, execution excellence, and measurable impact across global and country teams.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Design ,implement & continuously improve the International Comms & Patient Advocacy l operating model, ensuring clear governance, decision rights, and scalable ways of working
Lead planning, objective-setting, and prioritization to align resources with strategic business goals
Simplify and redesign processes to reduce complexity, duplication, and inefficiencies across the function
Apply data, automation, and artificial intelligence to improve workflows, decision-making, and execution speed
Define and embed performance frameworks, including key performance indicators and dashboards to track impact
Drive financial discipline, managing budgets, headcount, and resource allocation in line with priorities
Lead vendor strategy and partnerships to optimize value, reduce duplication, and align spend with strategic outcomes
Deliver transformation initiatives, embedding new ways of working and driving sustained adoption across teams
Essential Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification required
Extensive experience in strategy and operations, transformation, or management consulting within global organisations
Proven ability to design and implement operating models, governance structures, and scalable processes
Experience translating strategic priorities into clear objectives, success measures, and execution plans
Strong financial and resource management experience, including budget oversight and headcount planning
Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and drive adoption across complex, matrixed environments
Experience improving processes using data, automation, or artificial intelligence to drive efficiency and decision making
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to challenge complexity and drive simplification in ways of working
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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Primary location salary range
€84,630.00 - €157,170.00
Division
Corporate Affairs
Business Unit
Communications
Location
Ireland
Site
Dublin (NOCC)
Company / Legal Entity
IE02 (FCRS = IE002) Novartis Ireland Ltd
Functional Area
Communications & Public Affairs
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
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