## [LDC Deployment Manager - Manufacturing](/req-10078378-ldc-deployment-manager-manufacturing "LDC Deployment Manager - Manufacturing") Job ID REQ-10078378 Jun 22, 2026 LOC_TR ### About the Role MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES - Accountable for the LDC implementation/ adoption in the area responsible based on the business requirements based on the Novartis architectural standards, performance, quality and security principles - Accountable for deciding on implemetation for complex issues in strong collaboration with the respective functional GPOs and LDC Pillars based on a detailed rational and interpretation to fully understand implications of the proposal for the integrated solution - Accountable that the solution: - meets business and user requirements - adheres to high level conceptual design and it is tracable - it is aligned with architectual roadmap - improves and sustains standardization efficient while respecting regulatory/control requirements (e.g., NFCM-control requirements, P3, TPRM, GxP) - supports the development, execution and operations of solutions - Work (together with the IT Expert) in the assigned area and ensuring integrated solutions by strongly being connected to experts in connected workpackages, data & analytics, by applying a continuous improvement mindset - Accountable that dedicated project work is delivered to agreed time, cost and quality constraints following the release calendars - Accountable for the solutions are peer reviewed, formally documented and signed off by domain pillars and business functions - Accountable that solution user acceptance testing is performed and meet quality standards - Champion the need to stay standard from a customisation perspective by establish standardized design and development processes to enable cost effective delivery - Ensure adherence with all relevant internal / external security and compliance policies and procedures (e.g. FDA, Novartis IGM framework) - Guide data cleansing, data migration and building the master data dictionary, in close collaboration with the local data owners - Simplify user profile definition and absorb local profiles into global profiles where feasible. Guide the sites with profile mapping to users - Guide business cutover planning, data double maintenance, ramp down and ramp up/ Hypercare support - Support country discovery activities for identifying additional needs going beyond the existing LDC core solution - Ensure close collaboration with pillar teams and country reference group members, regular meetings and workshops are conducted and feedback from operations is taken into consideration. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS / MEASURES OF SUCCESS Delivery of key milestones of the program on time, in quality and within budget, with full buy-in and support of country and global teams JOB DIMENSIONS Complexity: - Execution of a specfic functional area in a very high complex program impacting all countries and regions Influence: - Stakeholder management with LDC domain pillar teams, GPOs and country/hubs/sites reference groups - Large and geographically broad scope; high change impact Knowledge & Skills: - Business acumen: very good understanding of various worldwide data models, required capabilities and operational pain points in the area responsible - Curious and forward looking: looks for signals both inside and outside the company to identify new trends and future expectations to set the goals of the commercial workstream. - Digital savvy: very good grasp of the impacts and opportunities of data and technology will create to Novartis - Leadership skills: ability to inspire change, involve country-experts and effectively communicate to GPOs and relevant stakeholders EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - University level degree - Additional Project Management training, a certification/designation desirable - Lean / Six Sigma Certified preferred - At least 3 years’ experience in country and global roles LANGUAGES English as a must and additional language(s) preferred. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Support a very large program over 5+ years potentially in the magnitude of >500mUSD. COMPETENCY PROFILE - Contributes to the project efficiently, with an ‘value creation’ mentality by maintaining a key focus on value creation and process optimization - Leverage best in class examples, key expert input to design the appropriate project management and change approach for all phases of the program/project lifecycle. - Keeps deadlines and gets the team to produce high quality output - Leverages business understanding and its requirements in the design of the Transformation Program agreed end states/outcomes - Problem solving and root cause identification skills - Strong analytic and decision making abilities - Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization - Excellent communication and collaboration skills with proven speaking, presentation and facilitation experience in internal and external environments - Able to leverage networks of professionals across functions and business areas - Understands the competing organizational needs beyond own part of business - Able to interpret complex information and to influence internal and external peers - Role model for Novartis’ values and behaviours - Analytical mindset and ability to understand situations, interdependencies and challenges in a holistic way - Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment - Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a multi-national and complex matrix organization - Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities - Flexible and reacts to changes promptly and efficiently - High cultural awareness - Proactive, result orientated and with a strong customer centric attitude - Interest to learn, explore and develope within the given role ### Role Requirements **Why Novartis:** 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. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? [https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture](https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture "https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture") **Benefits and Rewards:** Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. [Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)](https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf) Division DIV_TO Business Unit Strategic Planning & BD&L Location LOC_TR Site İstanbul Kurtköy Company / Legal Entity TR01 (FCRS = TR001) Novartis Sağlık, Gıda ve Tarım Ürünleri San. Ve Tic. A.Ş. Functional Area FCT_TO Job Type Full time Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Shift Work No [Apply to Job](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Novartis_Careers/job/stanbul-Kurtky/LDC-Deployment-Manager---Manufacturing_REQ-10078378-1 "Apply to Job") ![careers default image](https://prod1.jobapi.novartis.com.cn/themes/custom/cosmos/patterns/images/careers-default-image.webp "careers default image") Job ID REQ-10078378 ### LDC Deployment Manager - Manufacturing [Apply to Job](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Novartis_Careers/job/stanbul-Kurtky/LDC-Deployment-Manager---Manufacturing_REQ-10078378-1 "Apply to Job")