Novartis

Group Head – Strategic Support, GSOC

Hyderabad (Office) Full time

Job Description Summary

Location: Hyderabad
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Job Title: Group Head – Strategic Support

The GSOC Strategic Support team is responsible for delivering high-impact security communications, incident management, and executive support across the organisation. You’ll report directly to the Head, GSOC, and work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure robust governance and privacy-by-design in all operations.


 

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

  • Lead expert-level Everbridge configuration, optimisation, templates, workflows, and analytics under approved governance.
  • Oversee advisory communications, incident messaging, SOS/lone-worker processes, travel enablement, and event/meeting security workflows.
  • Direct discreet support for executives, VIPs, high-risk travellers, and sensitive locations.
  • Integrate aviation security considerations and emergency protocols into relevant GSOC operations.
  • Manage secure communications for sensitive projects and support business continuity communication plans, drills, and readiness.
  • Build capability in senior analysts through structured training, coaching, audits, and knowledge-base maintenance.
  • Enforce governance standards across documentation, workflows, access, and change management.
  • Coordinate with IT, Legal/Compliance, HR, Risk, Business Continuity, and vendors; publish periodic dashboards and operational updates.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in security operations, crisis communication, aviation security, or platform-led incident management.
  • Demonstrated expert-level execution in Everbridge (Org Admin capability or equivalent).
  • Experience in executive/VIP support, sensitive-site operations, travel security, event/meeting security, and emergency communications.
  • Experience with aviation security protocols and aviation emergency response.
  • Experience in intelligence gathering, OSINT monitoring, and early-warning assessments.
  • Veterans from police or military backgrounds encouraged; corporate experience preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief senior leaders with clarity.

Languages :

  • English.


 

Skills Desired

Communication Skills, Corporate Governance, Corporate Security, Diversity & Inclusion, Emergency Response, Internet Protocol (IP), Life Insurance, Proactivity, Productivity, Public Affairs, Qa (Quality Assurance), Return on Investment (ROI), Training Programs