Manager, US LT Governance Support

Reporting to the Executive Director, US Strategy Prioritization & Governance Lead, this role ensures operational excellence in leadership governance processes through meeting management, decision tracking, action follow-up, and governance documentation. This position is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys supporting executive-level strategic priorities.

About Novartis

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Reimagining Medicine Starts With Our People The Manager, US LT Governance Support plays a critical role in enabling effective executive governance and decision-making across US Strategy & Execution forums.

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science.

It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you.

Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other.

Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards Skills Desired Business Networking, Business Partner Relations, Business Planning, Business Process Transformation, Business Strategies, Curious Mindset, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, Finance, Go-to-Market Strategies, Key Account Management, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Management Consulting, Scrum Methodology, Strategic Planning

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities Manage governance meeting calendars, agendas, timelines, and logistics across leadership forums.
• Coordinate pre-read submissions and ensure materials meet executive-readiness standards.
• Maintain decision logs, action trackers, attendance records, and governance documentation.
• Monitor and follow up on action items, escalations, and governance commitments.
• Support portfolio review meetings and strategic decision forums.
• Document meeting outcomes and clearly communicate next steps, ownership, and timelines.
• Manage governance archives, document repositories, and version-control processes.
• Ensure governance routines operate efficiently, consistently, and with high stakeholder satisfaction.

Requirements

• Requirements Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in PMO, governance, enterprise operations, executive support, project coordination, business operations, or related functions.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Experience supporting senior leaders in high-visibility environments.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Fluency in English required.
• Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Preferred

• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, consulting, or large matrix organizations preferred.
• Experience supporting executive governance forums or leadership teams.
• Familiarity with portfolio management and strategic planning processes.
• Knowledge of governance best practices and meeting effectiveness principles.
• Experience working in transformation, strategy, or enterprise PMO environments.

Benefits

• Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location

Mexico City, Insurgentes Relocation Support: This role is based in Mexico City, Insurgentes.

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to work with and provide 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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Novartis tiene el compromiso de trabajar y proporcionar adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad. Si, debido a una condición médica o discapacidad, necesita una adaptación razonable para cualquier parte del proceso de contratación, o para desempeñar las funciones esenciales de un puesto, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] y permítanos conocer la naturaleza de su solicitud y su información de contacto. Incluya el número de posición en su mensaje.