Job Description

~~~Please note: This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis ~~~
Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life! 

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Capability Building Lead Contractor – Science 
We are seeking a strategic and experienced learning consultant to support our organization as Capability Building Lead. Through their deep knowledge and understanding of the drug development business, the Lead will partner with leaders and key partners from the Development organizational unit to define the learning strategy and implement effective learning programs required to deliver against the business strategy.

This role will perform learning needs analysis, build learning strategies, and lead the design and development of learning programs that drive capability and skill development, with a focus on scientific topics including disease areas and drug development programs. This individual must demonstrate learning agility, learning from experiences and applying that to their consulting engagement methodology.

Key responsibilities:
Work closely with subject matter experts from the Development Units to design and develop learning to support priority drug development programs.
Apply consultative skills to assess skill gaps and prioritize learning needs that are aligned with Development business goals and objectives.
Initiate and facilitate discussions with business leaders, partners, and subject matter experts to drive clear learning outcomes, goals, timelines, and target populations; all tied to the strategic needs of the business.
Synthesize information from various sources or contexts to “connect-the-dots" which will align strategies, groups and/or individuals across the organization.  
Lead the learning project team, applying project management principles, processes, and tools to ensure on time and on budget delivery of training projects.
Track, assess, and communicate project status with team members and partners routinely.
Develop and implement effective communication plans and campaigns aligned with project and audience needs across multiple channels and design and deliver presentations to Senior Leaders.
Design and implement business impact measures across learning solutions to assess effectiveness. Continuously monitor and analyze learning outcomes and apply insights to improve impact of learning programs.
Drive partner satisfaction by delivering the best customer experience, quality of learning solutions, and positive impact to the business.
Lead vendor relationships and external partnerships to ensure quality and cost-effective delivery of learning solutions.
Stay updated on industry trends and standard processes to ensure the continuous improvement of learning deliverables.

Essential requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Science, Learning, Business Administration, Analytics).
5+ years of proven experience preferably within pharmaceutical industry / consultancy.
Demonstrated experience in consulting with business leaders and designing and implementing impactful learning strategies.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate business priorities and challenges into learning solutions.
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence and engage partners at all levels.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Deep knowledge of adult learning theory and practice.
Scientific knowledge preferred.
Commitment to flexible working hours for connecting with global team members in different time zones.

Location: East Hanover, NJ (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $60 - $104/hour based on qualifications and experience
Contract: 6+ months 
Health, dental, vision, 401k

Why Novartis?
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives. 
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. 
We believe we can reinvent what's possible when we collaborate with courage to ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! 
Imagine the impact you could make here at Novartis! 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. 
To do our best work we need different viewpoints, which is why here at Magnit, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Magnit is dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all. 

Accommodation: 
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com or 1.862.778.5441. 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Flexible hours,

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