Head of Talent & Development Japan

Job Description Summary

This role leads the Talent & Development agenda for Novartis Japan.

The role is accountable for shaping and delivering an integrated Talent & Development strategy that enables business performance and future readiness. Operating with an enterprise mindset, the incumbent partners closely with business leaders and P&O stakeholders across the International business in Japan to strengthen the talent pipeline and related initiatives.

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Help shape and execute a cohesive T&D strategy aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Offer counsel and strategic recommendations on TM organization, tools, and processes.
• Diagnose organizational issues, deliver action plans, and drive Talent Management initiatives based on analytical insights, leveraging AI and data analytics.
• Strengthen succession planning and talent pipeline development using AI-driven solutions to enhance selection, retention, and growth of top talent.
• Lead the efficient implementation of T&D processes and programs across the region / organization and ensure achievement of talent pipeline targets (selection, retention, development and exportation).
• Ensure the correct and timely execution of T&D policies and procedures.
• Manage and develop teams, overseeing various T&D projects with AI integration for improved efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

Work Experience:

• Cross functional experience
• Talent & Development technical depth
• People Management experience
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Global, regional, and in-country experience is ideal
• Ability to support global offers within country

Languages :

• English
• Japanese

Skills Desired

Change Management, Coaching, Consulting, Digital Literacy, Facilitation, Influencing Without Authority, Organizational Development (OD), Relationship Building, Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent Management