Technology Product Associate Director

This role will be based at our East Hanover, NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely.Hybrid roleAbout the role:As Technology Product Associate Director you will be accountable for supporting the Life Cycle Management of one or more GCO business technology products. This will include implementing the technology product roadmap in line with the end-2-end technology capability strategy of the business domain it belongs to, and maintenance and support activities for users. You will be able to operate with significant autonomy and deputize fluently for the respective Product Owner. In this role you will ensure strong alignment with end users through the Voice of Business forum and work closely with relevant IT stakeholders to continuously improve functionality and performance of the technology product. This will also include keeping the technology product in a compliant and validated state according to GxP and Novartis CSV and Quality standards.Key responsibilities:• Accountable for Life Cycle Management of one or more business technology products • Definition and execution of technology product road map in line with the end-2-end technology capability strategy of the business domain • Preparing and managing technology product budget in accordance with Novartis Finance processes • Oversight of performance of technology product and defines continuous improvement plans in collaboration with relevant IT teams • Ensuring technology product is in compliance with GxP and Novartis CSV and Quality standards • Hosting Voice of Business forum and SteerCo for technology product • Accountable for audit & inspection readiness for technology products within Domain • Participates in interdisciplinary team of functional SMEs and end-consumers to independently assess opportunities for simplification of technology landscape as well as new external opportunities • Drive user-centricity in our approach to developing solutions by embracing design thinking methodologies and collaborating with User Experience expertsNovartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $151,200 - $226,800/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.