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Manager - Field Operations

Novartis AG
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LOCATION

Hyderabad · Hybrid

EXPERIENCE

6+ Years

TYPE

FullTime

SKILLS REQUIRED

Field OperationsStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementIncentive Compensation Design

Job description

Overview

Manager, Field Operations accountable for Field Operations delivery across international markets, combining functional leadership with deep expertise in at least one Field Operations capability.

What you'll do

  • Own Field Operations delivery and serve as the key accountability point for stakeholders.
  • Lead execution, governance, and optimization of Field Operations processes.
  • Establish quality assurance frameworks and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Communicate plans, risks, dependencies, and outcomes effectively.
  • Deliver actionable insights and drive stakeholder follow-through.
  • Provide thought leadership in Incentive Compensation Design, Incentive Compensation Operations, or Call Planning and Alignment.
  • Drive capability building, guideline management, and technology adoption.
  • Support continuous improvement through reviews, retrospectives, and process optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with governance, audit, and control requirements.
  • Collaborate with regional, country, and headquarters teams on strategic initiatives and field transformation.

What you'll need

  • 6+ years of commercial operations experience within life sciences or pharmaceuticals.
  • Minimum 3 years of Field Operations delivery experience in a large pharmaceutical organization.
  • Knowledge of commercial sales and prescription data.
  • Experience leading cross-functional enablement strategies in global matrix environments.
  • Strong program and project management expertise.
  • Track record of scaling operations while maintaining quality and efficiency.
  • High learning agility and technology adoption capability.
  • Familiarity with Sales Performance Management platforms.
  • Experience supporting or leading Artificial Intelligence-enabled initiatives.

Nice to have

  • Sales Force Effectiveness expertise
  • Strategic planning and business partnering
  • Data analytics and insight generation
  • Stakeholder engagement and influencing
  • Go-to-market strategy
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Customer engagement and customer insights
  • Leadership and people management
  • Agility and change management

Details

  • Location: Hyderabad, India (NKC)
  • Hybrid work model

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Manager - Field Operations