Associate Director, Change Management

Job Description Summary

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Relocation Support: This role is based in Dublin, Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in a dynamic, global environment? As an Associate Director, Change Management at Novartis, you'll be at the forefront of shaping how our Integrated Marketing Organization evolves. You'll lead strategic change initiatives that empower teams, streamline operations, and enhance business outcomes. This is your opportunity to influence how we adapt to innovation and deliver impact across the organization.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide change strategies aligned with business goals and regulatory standards
• Partner with leaders to assess change impacts and stakeholder readiness
• Design and implement communication, training, and engagement plans
• Coordinate change initiatives to minimize disruption and maximize adoption
• Monitor progress and report change effectiveness to leadership
• Coach change champions and build internal change capabilities
• Develop tools and best practices to strengthen organizational change maturity

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years' experience in change management, consulting, or adult learning roles
• Proven success leading complex change programs in large, matrixed organizations
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated project management skills, including planning and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries

Desirable Requirements

• Certification in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ACMP)
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as Generative AI and Agentic AI

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

• Agility
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Engagement
• Customer Experience
• Customer Insights
• Data Analytics
• Data Strategy
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Media Campaigns
• Product Marketing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Management
• Waterfall Model