Job Description Summary

Exemplifies and promotes Agile values and principles
Outstanding communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills
Knowledge of an agile framework or method (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), & understanding of software development life cycle models as well as in-depth knowledge of traditional project management principles and practices

Job Description

Location – Hyderabad #LI Hybrid

About the Role:

Exemplifies and promotes Agile values and principles. Outstanding communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills. Knowledge of an agile framework or method (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) & understanding of software development life cycle models as well as in-depth knowledge of traditional project management principles and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adept at refinement, story splitting, estimation, velocity, retrospection, and other Scrum techniques
• Planning and problem solving with product management and delivery teams
• Should be able to conduct PI planning, lead SCRUM ceremonies.
• Partner with associates and stakeholders to deeply understand business requirements and translate them into actionable data strategies and solutions.
• Lead activities for payer, access, and reimbursement analytics, supporting product launches and lifecycle management.

Essential Requirements:

• SCRUM Master + SAFe Certification with 8+ Yrs of experience.
• Should be well versed with SCRUM & KANBAN, SAFe framework.
• Work in SoSM model with multiple functional, IT & Business domain teams delivering on Data Management & Migration Programs.
• Work along with PMO team in maintaining the Program- Governance, KPI & Reporting.
• Maintain Risk & Dependencies. Should be able to priorities activities based on PO/Delivery team ask.
• Hands-on with JIRA tool for maintaining SCRUM board - Epics, User stories, Task. Define Risk,
• Dependencies & Xray Test. Should be able to develop Dashboard & Reports on JIRA for project reporting & status - JQL knowledge.
• Create & Maintain Confluence Pages for Program Artifacts. Ensure tight governance of documentation on Confluence for program.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Work experience in Market Access, Payer, and Channel strategy is highly desired.
• Strong data enablement background will be good.
• Agility and adaptability in managing changing priorities.
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Customer insights and experience.
• Experience in Patient Services, Market Access, Payer and Channel strategy will be good to have.

Commitment to Diversity and 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 individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

Agility, Analytical Thinking, Brand Awareness, Building Construction, Business Analytics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Sales, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Marketing, Waterfall Model