Posting Title Assoc Dir Project Management

Job ID	122549BR
Division	Over The Counter
Business Unit	Over The Counter
Country	USA
Work Location	Parsippany, NJ
Company/Legal Entity	Novartis Consumer Health
Functional Area	Development & Medical
Job Type	Full Time
Employment Type	Regular
Job Description	Lead a global cross functional project team (Typically Class I and Class II projects) to ensure development, registration and optimal commercialization. Represent the project team in strategy, operational and governance issues. Develops project strategy - for global Class I and II projects. Leads Class III and IV projects with direct support from R&D Category Leads or other Project Leaders. Fully Accountable for project success - Delivery of project within scope, timing and budget; Single point-of contact for project from idea to lead country launch and post launch (FTM) Maximizes value - cost efficiencies, contingency planning, risk assessments, IP generation Lead project team members - resolve conflicts, provide performance and talent feedback to team members (and their leaders). Drives issue and resource resolution for projects. Collaborates with functional core team members on the project team to drive results. Ensures that all projects leverage the NPD process Provides status updates to the category team, and drives resolution of key issues and risks. Escalates any unresolved issues to the relevant function lead on Category team
Minimum requirements	BS or BA required, Advanced Degree (business preferred, plus formal Project Management certification a plus). English 8+ years of progressively responsible related work experience. 8+ years Project Management experience with large cross functional teams. Global experience preferred. Preferred experience working in OTC, consumer goods organization, managing cross functional teams, planning short and long term initiatives. Experience and drive for results ensuring operational excellence and in-market success. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.