Associate Director, Leadership Development

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Aug 08, 2025

United Kingdom

Step into a role where your passion for leadership development can truly shape the future of Novartis. As Associate Director, Leadership Development, you'll co-create and deliver enterprise-wide initiatives that build impactful leadership capabilities across a global, matrixed organisation. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, internal teams, and external partners to design and execute programmes that align with strategic priorities and drive measurable outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to influence leadership culture, leverage data-driven insights, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of our people and the success of our business.

Location: London, UK; Dublin, Ireland; Prague, Czech Republic

Relocation Support: Yes

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end execution of enterprise-wide leadership development programmes, ensuring alignment with design, timelines, and strategic goals
• Manage nomination and prioritisation processes, participant engagement, and delivery logistics to ensure seamless programme execution
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to co-design leadership interventions that reflect diverse perspectives and business needs
• Use data from talent assessments and organisational metrics to shape programme direction and evaluate impact and value
• Coordinate with delivery teams and operational partners to ensure efficient programme administration and stakeholder satisfaction
• Support the creation and refinement of leadership development content in collaboration with subject matter experts and delivery partners
• Prepare and present clear, concise updates and materials for senior leaders, sponsors, and governance forums
• Contribute to the Leadership Development community by sharing insights, fostering collaboration, and supporting capability building

Essential for the role:

• University degree in social sciences, business, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA/MSc) preferred
• Strong interest in leadership and people development, with experience contributing to change or talent-related projects
• Minimum 5 years of experience in programme or high-visibility project management, ideally within a global or matrixed organisation
• Proven ability to build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communications
• Demonstrated success in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies to monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience preparing updates for senior leaders
• Comfortable working in high-ambiguity environments and collaborating across diverse, international teams

Desirable for the role:

• Experience working within the broader Talent & Development space, with exposure to leadership content design and delivery
• Eagerness to expand impact beyond immediate responsibilities by contributing to enterprise-wide people and change initiatives

Benefits & Rewards

Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement); 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program - choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Car Allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services:

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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