Major Accountabilities:

• Represents DD&IT in the assigned Novartis Operation M&A projects to cover all IT related aspects – this includes the following M&A scenarios:
  • Site Divestments
  • Site Development (partial Divestments, onboarding new companies/tenants)
  • Infraparc related transactions
  • Site Acquisitions
• Takes overall responsibility to define, scope and manage the DD&IT related activities linked to Novartis Operation projects with the affected Global Business Functions, the local site and the involved DD&IT Functions.
• Identify, mobilize and manages the required DD&IT team and resources to execute the DD&IT part of the M&A projects
• Involves and coaches the local DD&IT project managers and the affected global DD&IT application managers
• Optimize use of available human, financial and service resources to provide highest possible business value, in the best interest of the organization
• Collaborates with the "buyer or vendor" to ensure a smooth transition of sites, systems and services
• Take accountability to ensure adherence with Security and Compliance policies and procedures within Service Delivery scope (includes the OT / NORA specifics)
• Defines IT related timelines and milestones to achieve the overall timelines of Merger, Acquisition & Divestment projects
• Tailored handover of DD&IT know-how and related documentations (intellectual properties transfer aligned with business owner) to third party to support their system set up and keep operation on going
• System and data migration path for DD&IT systems in line with Books & Records regulations
• Cancellation of services and revoking of user access rights to protect Novartis information assets
• May deviate from existing procedures to ensure success of the overall business transactions, in line with current guidelines and regulations
• Ownership of approved project budgets
• Keep confidential projects protected

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant field
• Deep expertise in all aspects of complex Enterprise Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestments activities
• Solid expertise in the data & digital domain with demonstrated capability to understand inter-dependences and nuances of data and complex IT systems
• Direct experience working in a senior role within a regulated environment with a proven ability to influence without direct authority across multiple cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated Program/Portfolio Management experience
• Proficiency in storytelling and Change Management expertise, with proficiency in English (written & oral)

Nice to have:

• Scientific or Manufacturing background
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry, including know of GxP and/or FDA

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Benefits and rewards:

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