Summary:
About the Role:
Key Accountabilities

. Portfolio & Project Management Leadership
Lead the ARD India portfolio of Analytical Project Leads (APLs) analytical development projects across early and late phase programs spanning across the modalities, viz., oral, xRNA, radio-ligand therapy, parenterals.
Ensure robust project planning, tracking, and delivery in alignment with global timelines and regulatory requirements
Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation strategies, and escalation mechanisms
Implement standardized project management methodologies, tools, and best practices

. Governance & Decision Framework
Establish and lead project governance structures (reviews, portfolio boards, dashboards)
Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and prioritization
Ensure transparency of project status, risks, milestones, and resource utilization
Align governance processes with global ARD project management standards

Cross-functional Integration & Stakeholder Management
Act as key interface between ARD scientific teams, TRD,



global project leaders, and cross-functional partners
Ensure alignment of analytical development activities with overall program and CMC strategies
Facilitate effective communication across geographies (India, Switzerland, China)
Strengthen collaboration with functions such as Regulatory, Quality, Supply, and External Partners

. Resource & Capacity Management
Lead demand and capacity planning across ARD project portfolio
Optimize resource allocation to ensure effective utilization and delivery against priorities
Partner with functional heads to balance portfolio demands and capability development
Drive workforce planning aligned with future pipeline needs

. Operational Excellence & Digital Enablement
Drive continuous improvement in project execution through lean principles and digital tools
Implement data analytics and dashboarding to enhance performance visibility
Standardize

📌 Director Project Management Hyderabad
🏢 Novartis
📍 Hyderabad