Supply Chain Manager - Global Clinical Supplies at Novartis

Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand Planning, Supply Planning, SAP, Project Management, GMP, Negotiation, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Network Design, Scenario Building, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Summary Location: Basel, Switzerland #onsite Role Purpose: The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) is responsible for Demand and Supply Planning from Clinical Finished Good (CFG) to Drug Substance (DS) and Booklet labels, ensuring demand fulfillment for assigned projects. The SCM acts as key contributor to the Clinical Supply & Operations Planning (CS&OP) process in TRD/GCS and provides transparency on supply constraints and manages related aspects accordingly within TRD. Has operational end to end responsibility for assigned activity. Leads and manages all project and local network activities and participates in cross-functional teams. Job Description Major Accountabilities: Harmonizes the supply strategy within GCS and contributes to the supply strategy of CHAD/PHAD/Biologics. Participates in the GPMM along with the CSPL and CTSM ensuring alignment between demand and supply. Ensures demand fulfillment and coverage of supply and regulatory aspects by contributing to GCS agenda at TRD Sub team CMC meeting. Represent GCS at TRD Sub-team on supply chain aspects. Actively contributes to the portfolio manufacturing schedule alignment (from DS to CFG) Defines most cost-efficient ordering levels from CFG to DS, minimizing waste and allowing flexibility to accommodate demand variability. Drives Long term demand and capacity planning (LTDCP) coordinating with the CSPL, DPPL, DSPL and TPL. Adheres to SCM KPIs including the one being part of the SPE for project and unit. Proactively manages and adheres to functional performance indicators with a focus on supply planning excellence. Data and Digital savviness in SC domain. Manages Ordering and master data requirements in SAP within the scope of the role. Adapt and implement Rapid Response (Maestro) for portfolio supply& demand planning, network design and scenario building. TRAFFIC – Establish the Supply chain design in alliance with Funds Flow, Customs & Trade Compliance and TRD sub-team for portfolio. Drive the Change control strategy for clinical supplies from GCS perspective. Provides impact assessment on clinical supplies and contribute to the regulatory submission strategy. Integrates Comparator supply strategy into the TRD procurement, blinding & release planning. Minimum Requirements: Work Experience: Degree in science, engineering or equivalent. Fluent English >5 years of practical experience in chemical / pharmaceutical industry or > 3 years of experience in field of expertise Good expertise in related field. Good knowledge about the Drug Development process Basic project management, good organization and planning skills Knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g., GMP, HSE etc.) and Novartis specific standards. Demonstrates problem-solving and idea generation skills. Good presentation skills Intermediate Leadership skills Very good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. Accessibility and accommodation Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Skills Desired 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. Novartis is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader’s names or recruiter’s names to defraud job seekers. Novartis does not make job offers without interview and never asks candidates for money. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond, send money or personal information. 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

Responsible for end-to-end demand and supply planning from Drug Substance to Clinical Finished Goods to ensure project fulfillment. Leads the Clinical Supply & Operations Planning process and manages supply constraints and network activities.