Japan Program Head　日本担当プログラムヘッド

【Job Description】
1. Provide the single point of contact on assigned projects/programs to stakeholders including Marketing, Sales and Global teams as a leader

2. Provide optimal recommendation on Japan development strategy to Global Program Team (GPT) and/or Global Brand Team (GBT)

3. Encourage and negotiate with GPT/GBT to integrate Japan program strategy into the Global Program/Brand strategy through a direct relationship with Global Program Head (GPH) or Global Program (Executive) Director (GP(E)D)

4. Maximize Project portfolio in assigned Therapeutic area ensuring Global alignment

5. Responsible for project management for assigned projects/programs. Consolidate, align and represent JPT’s position to GPT/GBT and vice versa

6. Set-up, drive and monitor assigned projects/programs by leading JPT and collaborating with GPT including adequate risk management adhering to compliance with international and local regulations

7. Coach JPT members and ensure that JPT members have the skills and capabilities to enable operational delivery of projects/programs

8. Quality accountability: Ensure adequate reporting of adverse events/technical complaint/compliance issue in accordance with company procedures and 100% timely delivery of all training requirements including compliance Education(minimum/desirable):
BSc or MSc in Life science or Marketing

【Key Performance Indicators】
・Timely delivery of project as defined
- Project delivery and tracking to meet project budget
- Operational excellence
- Customer Feedback

【Why consider Novartis?】
817million. That’s how many lives our products touch. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?

We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.

【​At Novartis we thrive together】
Throughout your career here, you’ll be recognized for your contribution, celebrated for your achievements, and valued for who you are. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond pay and incentives. From learning and development to health and wellbeing. From flexible working to volunteering opportunities. We support you to be at your best, at work and in life

【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

・English
・High command of English language to reflect and represent Japan’s interests for assigned projects/programs in Global environment


・Operations Management and Execution
・Project Management
・Cross Cultural Experience
・Functional Breadth
・Collaborating across boundaries
・Regulatory Submissions


・Health Authorities
・Regulatory Submissions
・Program Strategy and Life Cycle Management
・Vendor Management
・Knowledge of TQM and related industry GxP standards and processes
・End-to-End Drug or Device Development
・Compound to the Clinic - Preclinical and Translational Medicine
・Finance Management
・R&D Program Management
・R&D Portfolio Management
・Clinical Research Phases

＜言語スキル＞
・英語力

＜業務経験＞
・ 製薬製品の開発と商品化における5年以上の経験
・ 薬物開発、ポートフォリオ管理、および/またはマーケティングに関する徹底した知識
・ プロジェクト管理の成功した実績
・ 国際的な薬物開発の実務経験（主要な申請を行った経験があることが望ましい）
・ 強力な戦略的思考能力を持つリーダーシップ能力。つまり、外部の影響が戦略にどのように影響を与え、戦略の変化が戦術にどのように影響を与えるかを理解できること
・ 強力な人間関係の構築能力を持つチームプレーヤーとしての専門知識。協力関係を築く能力を実証していること
・ ネットワーキングと提携の構築を含む優れた口頭および文章のコミュニケーション能力。利用可能な資産を活用して戦略を開発し、提携の機会を見つけることができること
・ 個人またはチームの目標を達成するための強力な業績記録
・臨床開発フェーズ