Director, Social Impact & Novartis Foundation (Japan) for the

SummaryIn addition, As utilize the opportunity of internship for medical students at Biomedical Research and collaboration with global Novartis Foundation to promote contribution to innovation. This role utilizes strategic insights to shape and maximize the impact of Novartis’ social impact activities, and leads philanthropic programs as Novartis, including signature multi-year strategic initiatives. Seconded to the Novartis Foundation (Japan) for the Promotion of Science (the Novartis Foundation Japan) to carry out the operation of the Novartis Foundation Japan’s as its secretary general.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, oversight, and direction for Novartis Japan philanthropic partnerships.

Provide strategic counsel and expertise to support the development and implementation of future strategic philanthropic partnerships.

Monitor and share philanthropic and policy trends and advancements including approaches, metrics & evaluation, and insights to drive innovation, impact, best practices, efficiency, and growth.

Drive the development and implementation of metrics & evaluations systems to maximize impact and efficiency of philanthropic programs.

Prepare strategic content including memos, presentations, reports, communications, and updates for senior leadership on Japan philanthropic strategy, programs, and partnerships.

Collaborate closely with global Social Impact & Sustainability (SI&S) to implement the global SI&S strategy in Japan

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines related to corporate philanthropy.

Support the Basic Research (BR) Internship Program, allowing medical students to support BR in Japan

In cooperation with Communication, publicize BR's Internship Program externally to demonstrate externally NPKK's contribution to the drug discovery ecosystem in Japan

Secretary General of Novartis Foundation Japan (Secondment)

Seconded to the Novartis Foundation Japan to perform duties as the Secretary General in accordance with its policy

Note:0.5FTE on Novartis activities and 0.5FTE on secondment to the Novartis Foundation Japan

Ideal Background:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferably (Ph.D) in Business management, Public Relations, Medical Sciences, Biology or science

Language: Japanese (Native) & English (Business)

Skills and Experience:

5+ years industry experience in corporate philanthropy

Proactive and solutions-oriented leadership of cross-functional and external partnerships that require leading without authority and adept management of complex stakeholder relationships

Strong strategic mindset and experience processing new insights, external data, and complex information to not only maximize existing programs, but support the creation of alternative strategic approaches and systems

Proven track record successfully managing multiple philanthropic program and partnerships

Demonstrated project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, leading cross-functional stakeholders across a matrixed organization, and removing barriers to successfully lead and deliver on complex projects

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build, problem solve, and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders

Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines related to corporate philanthropy

Experience managing metrics & evaluation and grant management systems

Collaborative and team-oriented ways of working required

Skills DesiredAffiliate Marketing, Communication Medium, Influencing Skills, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft Access, Photography, Policy Development, Political Analysis, Press Releases, Prioritization, Public Affairs, Senior Management, Social Media

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