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Production Business Manager, Video Production – Center of Excellence

The Production Business Manager plays a pivotal role in the Center of Excellence (CoE) model by ensuring seamless coordination of all video production projects across assigned Novartis brands. As a key partner to Brand Producers, this role ensures operational excellence by managing the critical behind-the-scenes elements of production—overseeing talent contracts (union and non-union), rights and usage, production house MSAs and SOWs,  documentation, and technical media logistics from project kick-off through final delivery.  This role is a unique combination of business process and production support.

By owning the operational backbone of production, the Production Business Manager guarantees that every asset is delivered on time, on budget, and in full compliance with Novartis standards. This role is instrumental in eliminating inefficiencies, maximizing asset reuse, and driving measurable value from every production investment.

Key Responsibilities
Partner closely with Brand Producers to ensure all productions run smoothly, acting as the operational lead across contracts, rights, budgets, and usage re-negotiations.
Implement AI-driven contract tracking, usage rights automation, and template standardization.
Own and manage the job folder for each project, ensuring all data is complete, accurate, updated and archived properly.
Drive financial transparency by managing production budgets, tracking actuals, and supporting cost optimization strategies in partnership with the Brand Producers.
Facilitate reuse of assets across media channels and campaigns to maximize ROI and reduce redundant spend with the use of asset management platforms.
Leverage data and insights to improve vendor negotiations, enhance buying power, and inform future production planning.
Support the implementation of standardized processes, workflow governance, vendor onboarding, and preferred vendor program oversight
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability of production operations
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, quality, and delivery timelines, and implement remediation plans as needed.

Role Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, media production, or a related field; certifications in project management or production systems are a plus.
3–5 years of experience in production operations, business management, or project coordination within a creative, marketing, or in-house agency environment.
Strong understanding of production workflows, budgeting, and compliance in a regulated industry.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with production management tools and financial tracking systems.

Location: East Hanover, NJ (Hybrid 3-5 days - as needed)
Pay Rate: $75-$85/hour based on experience and qualifications (W2 Only)
Contract: 6-month 
Health, dental, vision, 401k

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?

EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodation: 
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com.