Supply Chain Manager at Novartis

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Continual Improvement Process, Master Data, Materials Management, Production Planning, Technical Requirements, Waterfall Model, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, People Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Clinical Operations, GMP Compliance

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Summary -This is a universal job description meant to capture some of the primary duties of this role that are common across functions or divisions. It is not intended to represent all of the specific responsibilities of the position. -Has operational end to end responsibility for assigned supply activities. Leads and manages projects of different complexity and local network activities and participates in cross-functional teams. -Produces, packages and manufactures drugs to be used in clinical trials. Responsible for distribution, warehousing, transportation, packaging, randomization, blinding, and labeling of material for clinical trials in conformity with guidelines of the International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). -Has operational end to end responsibility for assigned supply activity. Leads and manages demanding projects and network activities and participates in cross-functional teams. Job Description Major Accountabilities Lead and drive end-to-end project execution, ensuring milestones, quality, timelines, and budget adherence. Represent the unit in cross-functional/global teams and ensure effective stakeholder coordination. Establish and maintain governance processes to ensure compliance with Novartis and regulatory standards. Drive strategic planning and execution in partnership with Unit Head to meet current and future business needs. Manage resources effectively, including allocation, constraints handling, and cost optimization initiatives. Mentor and coach team members globally, supporting capability building in technical and leadership areas. Lead SOP development/review and ensure adherence to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement standards. Act as a facilitator/mediator in complex situations, driving issue resolution, risk mitigation, and process improvements. Minimum Requirements Proven experience in leading cross-functional projects and driving execution in a matrix/global environment. Strong exposure to stakeholder management and organizational representation at senior levels. Demonstrated people leadership and mentoring experience, including coaching and team development. Experience in project/program management, supply chain, or clinical operations within regulated industries. Solid understanding of compliance, quality standards (e.g., GMP), and continuous improvement frameworks. Minimum 10+ years' experience in supply chain Skills Desired Continual Improvement Process, Master Data, Materials Management, Production Planning, Technical Requirements, Waterfall Model 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. Novartis is not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, or expenses resulting from scams. 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

Lead end-to-end supply chain activities for clinical trial drugs, ensuring compliance with ICH, GCP, and GMP guidelines. Manage cross-functional projects, resource allocation, and strategic planning to meet business needs.