HR Operations Manager

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is Novartis' global research organization and is committed to discovering innovative medicines that cure disease and improve human health. By conducting more relevant and predictable drug discovery that can yield new and better medicines for patients, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is redefining drug discovery in the post-genomic era. Over the past four years, Novartis Pharmaceuticals has had the greatest number of new molecular entities approved by the US FDA. With its broad focus on diseases for which there is a need for better medical therapies, and with over 3,000 talented, dedicated research scientists worldwide, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is well-positioned to ensure Novartis maintains its strong pipeline and highly successful track record in new drug discovery. Novartis Institutes has sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts (headquarters); Basel, Switzerland; Horsham, UK; East Hanover, NJ; and Emeryville, California. Novartis Institutes' Cambridge facilities encompass 950,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Research in cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, ophthalmology and muscle disease is headquartered in Cambridge. In addition, Cambridge is home to the following platform technologies: Global Discovery Chemistry, Functional Genomics, Developmental & Molecular Pathways, and Models of Disease Center.In order to attract and develop an exceptionally talented and committed staff, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research offers an innovative and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, insurance, savings, retirement, and work/life benefits.We are seeking an HR Operations Manager to lead and realize key operations and related projects and initiatives within the HR team. This key role will support and increase the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the HR department by supporting local and global implementations and facilitating alignment of improved processes and NIBR specific infrastructure.Major responsibilities include:· Manage the realization of local and global HR Operations projects with aim of improving infrastructure, effectiveness and customer orientation through proper and comprehensive project management (process mapping, electronic PMP, ESS/MSS).· Act as principle point person with local team for topics, issues and initiatives related to Operations and support Global Head in fulfilling objectives of area.· Manage local third party relations and support global initiatives in increasing transparency, accountability of third party service providers. Represent NIBR interests appropriately versus internal Novartis and external providers. Support the formulation of these interests and positions.· Participate in NIBR and Novartis wide projects on local as well as global basis.· Build internal HR and Line as well as external relationships to support and strive in the function and to achieve set objectives.· Support the development and formulate realization strategies for increased automation and a future oriented HR service delivery set-up within NIBR (including using the intranet, Sharepoint, Shared Services, etc.).· Oversee and coordinate local HR Operations activities and team. Provide energy to team and project team members, support developing mind set of becoming a high quality and high performance organization.QualificationsThe successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and a minimum of 5+ years relevant HR experience or associated field (i.e. Consulting, Operations, C&B, HR IT/IS, etc.). Solid team player with strong project management and analytical skills required. Experience working cross-functionally in a global environment highly desirable. Multi-lingual (German) helpful. Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. M/F/D/V Job ID: 42922BR