Journey Head, Hire & Move (Vice President)

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The Journey Head, Hire & Move (Vice President) leads Novartis’s global employee journeys covering recruitment, onboarding, internal mobility and relocation. The role requires extensive experience in human resources, talent acquisition, employee experience, organizational transformation and large-scale global program leadership. The successful candidate should be a strategic thinker who can simplify complex processes, use data and digital tools to improve experiences, and influence senior stakeholders across countries and functions. Strong communication, change-management, commercial awareness and the ability to lead diverse international teams are expected. Experience working in a multinational, highly regulated organization and delivering measurable improvements through technology, standardization and service design would be highly valuable.

About the employer

Novartis is a global medicines company headquartered in Switzerland and operating across research, development and commercial markets worldwide. The company focuses on innovative prescription medicines in areas such as cardiovascular, immunology, neuroscience, oncology and rare diseases. Novartis employs a large international workforce and invests heavily in scientific research, digital transformation and data-driven healthcare. Its culture emphasizes innovation, patient impact, inclusion, integrity and collaboration. In the United Kingdom, Novartis supports clinical research, medical affairs, commercial operations, corporate functions and partnerships with healthcare systems and research institutions. The company also promotes flexible working, professional development and global career opportunities. As a major pharmaceutical employer, Novartis offers roles spanning science, technology, manufacturing, market access, finance, legal, operations and human resources.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, finance, consulting and professional services, with London, Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester and Edinburgh serving as major employment centers. Workplace culture is generally professional, collaborative and relatively informal, with emphasis on communication, punctuality and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to quieter coastal and rural communities, supported by extensive public transport, cultural attractions and the National Health Service. Skilled professionals may require a work visa, commonly the Skilled Worker route, and normally need sponsorship from an approved employer. Senior international hires should confirm sponsorship eligibility, salary thresholds and dependants’ arrangements before moving. Relocation planning should include housing costs, taxation, healthcare registration, schooling and pension arrangements. The UK has cool, changeable weather and comparatively high living costs in London and southeast England.