Job ID
REQ-10082886
Jul 08, 2026
India
Available in: English
Summary
The Senior Manager, Integration Specialist acts as a key strategist in Development Integrations projects translat-ing integration strategy into structured plans, deliverables and stakeholder-ready outputs. The incumbent stays on top of the integration planning & execution through analyzing progress and stakeholder behaviors to make necessary adjustments and advise corrective actions. The role partners closely with Development Integration Leads and cross-functional workstreams to anticipate needs, surface risks and dependencies, and enable effective decision-making through disciplined planning, tracking and issue resolution.Key responsibilities include applying fit-for-purpose project management rigor (e.g., plans, milestones, RAID, meeting cadence and documentation), coordinating governance forums and communications, and contributing to continuous improvement of DIO tools, templates and best practices based on lessons learned
About the Role
Major AccountabilitiesDrive day-to-day governance and project management for assigned Development integration initiatives, translating integration strategy into integrated plans, milestones and actionable deliverablesEstablish and maintain fit-for-purpose delivery discipline (scope, RACI, RAID, integrated plan, status reporting and decision/issue logs) leveraging the available tools (HUB, VISTA) tailored to the complexity and pace of the integrationProactively surface cross-workstream risks, dependencies and trade-offs; coordinate mitigations, escalate where needed, and track actions through to closure to protect critical timelines and outcomesPlan and coordinate governance forums (steering, workstream and checkpoint meetings), including agendas, pre-reads, minutes, decisions and action follow-up to enable timely, well-informed decision-makingLead and drive the Third-party Integration workstream representing the business, on overall contract strategy in line Integration objectivesCollaborate and support the Line function Integration leads across Development in driving integration Objectives through robust governanceDevelop clear, stakeholder-ready communications and materials (updates, dashboards, escalation briefs and executive summaries) on progress, risks, decisions and next steps, in alignment with Development Inte-gration Leads and the Central Integration Office.Contribute to continuous improvement of DIO ways of working by refining tools, templates, playbooks and onboarding materials; capture lessons learned and promote consistent application across deals.Partner with cross-functional workstreams and enabling teams (e.g., IT, Legal, Procurement, Finance, Quality and R&D) to align ways of working, strengthen readiness, and support delivery of integration outcomes without direct authority.Foster the spirit of one-integration community through knowledge exchange.Minimum Requirement6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a strong track record of delivering results in clinical or operational rolesDemonstrated expertise in operational excellence and project management within complex, matrixed environmentsStrong ability to navigate ambiguity with high emotional intelligence and sound decision-makingProven capability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams and leadership levels without direct authoritySolid understanding of the global drug development process and the broader pharmaceutical landscape across functions and stakeholdersDemonstrated global mindset with strong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in diverse, international environments
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Division
Development
Business Unit
Development
Location
India
Site
Hyderabad (Office)
Company / Legal Entity
IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
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Research & Development Development India
Job ID
REQ-10082886
Senior Manager - Integration Specialist
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Job ID
REQ-10082886
Senior Manager - Integration Specialist
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Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines Novartis is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 120,000 associates and its products are available in more than 180 countries around the world.