Category Manager - Special Services, Procurement at Novartis

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Strategic Procurement, Patient Recruitment, Retention Services, Ancillary Supplies, Central Radio Pharmacy, Sourcing, Contracting, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation, Project Management, Operations Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance, Change Management, Budget Management

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Summary Plan and lead procurement initiatives for Special Services sub‑categories globally (or regionally/country as applicable), including Patient Recruitment & Retention (PR&R), Ancillary Supplies, and Central Radio Pharmacy. Develop sub‑category strategy aligned to the wider Category Strategy; drive sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance to enable compliant, timely delivery of services critical to clinical trial success and patient experience. Job Description Major accountabilities: Translate global divisional category strategy into sub‑category strategy and implementation plans for PR&R, Ancillary Supplies, and Central Radio Pharmacy; or adapt regional procurement strategy into country‑specific plans. Lead sourcing projects for patient recruitment vendors, retention services, ancillary supply providers, and central radio pharmacy partners; ensure specification definition, demand management, and compliance. Segment suppliers and identify strategic relationships; conduct business planning and innovation forums to improve patient engagement, supply reliability, and cost efficiency. Manage supplier performance with consistent measures for the sub‑category; resolve risks/issues promptly to maintain service continuity and regulatory compliance. Create, negotiate, and manage major contracts for Special Services; ensure terms are communicated and applied consistently across divisions/regions. Oversee budget/resource allocation for the sub‑category and ensure spend stewardship aligned to clinical and patient‑centric priorities. Develop talent and performance of direct reports; contribute to broader team capability building in patient recruitment and specialised supply procurement. Minimum Requirements: Work Experience: 15+ years’ overall experience, including significant time in category management and strategic procurement within healthcare or life sciences. Expertise in Patient Recruitment & Retention, Ancillary Supplies, and Central Radio Pharmacy operations and vendor landscape. Functional breadth across sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, and change management; proven ability to translate strategy into actionable plans. Critical negotiations with high‑value suppliers; ability to balance timelines, quality, and cost in regulated environments. Cross‑cultural experience and stakeholder engagement across Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and Finance. Project/operations management for multi‑country clinical trial support services; disciplined execution and issue resolution. Language: Fluency in English; additional languages a plus depending on region. Skills Desired Effective Communication, Finance Management, Internal And External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies, Managing Resources, Negotiating Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives. In the context of China Cross-Border Data Transfer (CBDT) policy, if you need to apply for a position in China, please go to the local Recruiting System TaleNov .

Responsibilities

Plan and lead procurement initiatives for Special Services sub-categories globally, ensuring compliant and timely delivery of services critical to clinical trial success. Manage supplier performance and create, negotiate, and manage major contracts for Special Services.