Head of Talent & Development Japan

**Band** Level 6   **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