Salary Range:

85.820,00 € - 159.380,00 €

Band

Level 5

Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid (expected to be on-site 3-times per week)
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Relocation Support: This role is based in Dublin, Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Stepping into this role means shaping how a global organization operates at its core. As Corporate Center Excellence and Enablement Lead, you will partner closely with senior leaders to bring strategy to life, drive operational excellence, and embed innovative, AI-enabled ways of working across the Novartis Corporate Center. This is a highly visible role where your ability to connect strategy with execution will directly impact performance, collaboration, and employee experience in a fast-evolving, global environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Shape the Dublin site strategy and turn it into clear priorities, actions, and follow-through.
Be a visible, in-office partner who builds trusted relationships across the site and keeps work connected.
Run the site’s operational rhythm, track progress closely, solve issues early, and support the office move.
Lead key site initiatives from idea to delivery, coordinating across functions in a practical, hands-on way.
Partner closely with the NOCC Head and leadership team to turn strategy into practical execution.
Champion how AI is used across the site to improve ways of working, decisions, and business outcomes.
Work with IDA Ireland and the wider ecosystem on training, development, funding evidence, and operational excellence.
Partner with Public Affairs and other stakeholders to strengthen the site’s visibility and external engagement.
Bring together sustainability efforts across the site, working with the local green team and external ecosystem.
Use strong internal communications, Novartis Hub updates, and simple metrics to keep people informed and aligned.

Essential Requirements

Advanced degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
Extensive operational experience in business, technology, or business services leadership within global organisations.
Proven track record of leading organisational change and delivering large-scale transformations across operating models and technology.
Experience working in complex, global and matrix environments.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, leadership and people management skills.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: € 85,820 to € 159,380

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

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.

Skills Desired

Business Development, Business Networking, Business Partners (Inactive), Business Strategies, Collaboration, Corporate Development, Curious Mindset, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Finance, Go-to-Market Strategies, Influencing Skills, Key Account Management, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Management Consulting, Pmp (Project Management Professional) (Inactive), Strategic Planning, Transformation Programs