Overview
In this role, you lead enterprise-level transformation across the end-to-end drug-development value chain to deliver faster, higher-quality medicines. You will partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to simplify processes using zero-based redesign, Lean, Agile, and AI-enabled approaches, turning strategic priorities into measurable improvements. You'll shape future-state operating models and drive adoption, value realization, and organizational capability. This is a high-impact position at a mission-driven company focused on patient outcomes and continuous improvement.
Responsabilidades
Lead enterprise-level process transformation from problem definition to future-state design, implementation, adoption, and value realization
Apply zero-based redesign to remove unnecessary complexity and reframe processes
Design AI-enabled future-state processes and operating models with opportunities for automation and augmentation
Diagnose bottlenecks, handoffs, decision delays, process variation, and adoption barriers to inform actions




Build transformation cases with clear statements, outcomes, and business value
Facilitate cross-functional sessions to drive decisions and align on practical future state
Partner with process owners, technology teams, and change leads to sustain redesigned processes
Establish and track outcome measures to ensure improvements in speed, productivity, quality, compliance, and user experience
Coach teams in process excellence, problem-solving, zero-based redesign, and continuous improvement
Act as a trusted transformation partner who constructively challenges status quo and influences decisions
Requisitos principales Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Biotechnology, Business, or another relevant discipline
Significant experience in Business Process Excellence, Operational Excellence, enterprise transformation, process re-engineering, or management consulting
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical developme

📌 Associate Director, Business Process Excellence (Barcelona)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Barcelona