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Senior Change Manager

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Novartis

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Salary
€41,900 - €77,700 a year

About €2,570 - €4,310 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
7+ years

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in change management, transformation, organizational adoption, or related roles within complex global organizations.
  • Strong expertise in applying change management frameworks such as Prosci, including stakeholder management and impact assessment methodologies.
  • Proven track record of leading change initiatives for digital, technology, or AI-enabled transformations and product launches.
  • Excellent facilitation and presentation skills with experience leading executive-level workshops and large-scale engagement sessions.
  • Strong analytical capabilities, including experience interpreting adoption metrics, user insights, and performance data to drive decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results within matrixed, multicultural, and cross-functional environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Passion for AI and emerging technologies, with experience leveraging or advocating AI-enabled tools to enhance change and adoption outcomes.

Nice to have

Business Value Creation, Change Management, Consulting, Decision Making, Digital Capabilities, Influencing Skills, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Information Technology Management, IT Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, System Integration, Technology Use

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

€41,900.00 - €77,700.00

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: €41,900.00 to €77,700

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Visa & relocation

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

The role

Senior Change Management Specialist responsible for driving change and adoption for enterprise technology initiatives. The role owns end-to-end change and adoption strategies, ensuring smooth transitions, strong stakeholder engagement, and sustained user adoption across complex global programs. Success is measured not only by delivery of the change plan but by achieving meaningful business adoption and user outcomes.

What you'll do

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, sponsors, and cross-functional partners to drive successful change adoption.
  • Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies, including stakeholder mapping, influence assessments, and readiness planning.
  • Lead and apply change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) to support business, technology, and AI-driven transformation initiatives.
  • Facilitate case-for-change discussions, change impact assessments and stakeholder workshops to identify adoption challenges and opportunities.
  • Define, monitor, and report adoption KPIs, leveraging data, user feedback, and sentiment analysis to optimize change outcomes.
  • Design and deliver integrated adoption programs that combine communications, training, engagement, and reinforcement activities.
  • Anticipate resistance and adoption risks, implementing proactive mitigation and enablement strategies to improve business readiness.
  • Establish sustainable change management practices by developing playbooks, standards, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that strengthen organizational capability.

About Novartis

Novartis is a global healthcare company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, operating across the pharmaceutical, generics, biosimilars, and eye care sectors. With over 100,000 employees worldwide and a presence in more than 140 countries, it is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, known for innovative medicines in areas such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiovascular health.

In Spain, Novartis has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, employing a diverse workforce across clinical development, data science, IT, and audit functions. The company is a major employer of international talent, offering roles in English and fostering a multicultural, science-driven environment. For international professionals, Novartis provides structured career paths in clinical research and development, with opportunities to work on global projects from its Spanish hubs.

Industry
Pharma
Founded
1796
Employees
100,000–200,000
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Novartis operates in English as its corporate language, making it accessible for international professionals without local language requirements.
  • The Barcelona office hosts a large hub for clinical development and global functions, offering roles in data science, clinical programming, and medical affairs.
  • Spain is a key market for Novartis, with a strong pipeline of clinical trials and digital health initiatives.
  • The company offers structured career paths and global mobility programs, allowing employees to move between countries and functions.
  • Novartis provides a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa support and settling-in assistance.

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About the company & team

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Additional information

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

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