[Hiring] VP, Head, US Priority Transformation @Novartis

Role Description

This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the Hiring Manager.

Reporting into the Chief Strategy, Platforms & Transformation Officer, responsible for delivering the US Commercial enterprise transformation agenda by leading the design, build, and scale of priority transformation programs (“US Reimagining Work Engines”). This role is the primary owner of execution and value realization across the highest-priority, USLT-owned transformations, ensuring that strategy is translated into end-to-end workflow redesign, operational implementation, and measurable business outcomes across the US business.

This is a mission-critical build role, accountable for establishing integrated transformation delivery, program governance, and cross-functional orchestration capabilities that do not exist today.

Leads the Priority Transformation Programs function, driving enterprise transformation from concept through scale and measurable value realization, aligned to US Commercial strategy.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Transformation Delivery: Own delivery of USLT-prioritized transformation programs, including AI-enabled and Reimagining Work initiatives, from design through implementation and scale.
• Cross-Functional Orchestration: Drive alignment and execution across business, technology, data, and enabling functions to ensure integrated, end-to-end workflows.
• Program Management & Governance (PMO): Establish and lead a centralized PMO, including governance frameworks, planning, risk management, and executive reporting to ensure transparency and disciplined execution.
• Operating Model & Workflow Transformation: Lead redesign of business workflows and operating models, embedding AI-driven, outcome-focused solutions that optimize enterprise performance.
• Change, Adoption & Value Realization: Partner cross-functionally to drive change, build capabilities, and ensure sustained adoption and measurable business impact.
• Transformation Portfolio Integration: Maintain an integrated view of programs, dependencies, and priorities; resolve conflicts and ensure effective sequencing across initiatives.

Leadership Expectations

• Build and lead a high-performing transformation organization.
• Drive execution excellence, accountability, and outcome orientation.
• Partner closely with Strategy & Execution, AI & Platform, Data, and P&O to deliver scalable transformation aligned with governance and Responsible AI standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, healthcare, digital, or related field. Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent).
• 12+ years of experience leading complex, enterprise-wide transformation, operating-model redesign, business process transformation, and/or transformation-office leadership in a large, matrixed, regulated environment required.
• Demonstrated track record of translating strategy into implemented enterprise change with measurable business outcomes.
• Strong consulting-style problem solving combined with real in-business operating experience.
• High fluency in AI, digital, automation, and technology-enabled workflow redesign as it relates to business process and organizational transformation.
• Proven success leading transformation offices / PMOs with strong governance cadence, benefits tracking, and cross-functional delivery.
• Proven strategic architect and operator that can shape the transformation roadmap but is equally strong in driving execution and holding teams accountable.
• Ability to connect business priorities, workflow redesign, platforms, people impacts and value realization into one coherent delivery model.
• Coach and challenger of leaders and teams by driving toward action, surfacing issues early, and does not tolerate passive reporting or slow drift.
• People-centric change leader that understands that sustainable transformation requires workforce implications, leadership behavior, and culture change beyond process maps and tools.

Salary Range

The salary for this position is expected to range between $288,400.00 and $535,600.00 USD Annual per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• A variety of other benefits.
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

• Coaching
• Customer Experience
• Education
• Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Team Player