Salary Range:85,100.00 - 158,100.00Job Description SummaryDirector, Scientific Product Delivery & Operations #LI-Hybrid Location: Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Working with Product Owners, technical leads, business stakeholders, and end users, the Director operationalizes the portfolio direction set by the Head of Scientific Product Engineering. The role provides delivery insight and constructive challenge, establishes delivery discipline and portfolio visibility, and coordinates resource planning and operational improvements to enable value realization, transparency, and scalable executionJob DescriptionYour responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Product Delivery LeadershipFacilitate integrated planning for pilots, releases, and rollouts with diverse stakeholders, aligning scope, readiness, timing, dependencies, adoption, and success measures.Portfolio Planning & GovernanceEstablish and maintain portfolio planning processes and delivery governance.Reinforce expectations for product owners to maintain current roadmaps, delivery plans, and success measures aligned with the portfolio priorities. Facilitate portfolio planning cycles and provide delivery evidence, capacity insight, and recommendations to support priority and investment decisions by leadership. Product Owner EnablementCoach product owners on planning, stakeholder management, execution discipline, and delivery practices, while reinforcing their accountability for product decisions and outcomes.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Business,



or related discipline.Extensive experience leading complex technology, product, or portfolio initiatives, including accountability for delivery across multiple teams and senior stakeholders.Strong experience with Agile product development and modern software delivery practices.Experience supporting product organizations or digital transformation initiatives.DesirableExperience operating in regulated environments and applying quality management principles to digital product delivery.In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. 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 general recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. Skills DesiredClinical Research, Drug Development, Financial Management, Influencing Skills, Leadership, Microsoft Project, Prioritization, Program Management, Project Delivery, Project Planning, Requirements GatheringSummaryLocation: Full time

📌 Director, Scientific Product Delivery & Operations (Barcelona)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Barcelona