Head of Workforce Strategy Development (Cardio-Renal-Metabolic, Immunology, In-Market Brands & Global Health)

About the role

Novartis is hiring a Workforce Strategy Head Development in Basel, Switzerland, to act as a strategic People & Organization (P&O) partner to senior Development leaders. You will turn complex business challenges into people and organizational strategies and solutions, working across a highly matrixed and networked environment. The role covers Cardio-Renal-Metabolic, Immunology, In-Market Brands and Global Health, and is listed as hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with senior Development leaders to turn business challenges into clear, pragmatic P&O strategies that deliver measurable value.
• Drive organizational effectiveness across networked and matrixed teams, optimizing collaboration and decision-making.
• Act as P&O business lead for strategic integration activities, shaping the people and organizational approach for integrating acquired assets.
• Shape human-AI ways of working, identifying how AI can evolve roles, workflows and collaboration.
• Influence organizational and talent decisions, including senior appointments, organizational design and integration priorities.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments and build alignment without formal authority.
• Identify where P&O can create the most value and bring clarity to complex trade-offs.

Required profile

• Significant P&O/HR business partnering or strategic HR experience in the life sciences industry.
• Direct experience in Development is advantageous but not essential.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with very senior leaders and to work in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and communication skills, with a collaborative leadership style.

Required skills

• Business acumen and business process strategy
• Organizational design and organizational health
• Talent management and performance management
• Change management and influencing skills
• Data analytics and data-driven decision making

What we offer

• Annual base salary range of 164,500 to 305,500 CHF, set according to skills, competencies and experience.
• Possible performance-based bonus and long-term equity awards.
• Insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible, and at least 14 weeks of paid parental leave.