Associate Director RLT External Partner Management (m/f/d)

Novartis Farmacéutica; Ivrea; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global healthcare company in Ivrea is seeking an Associate Director RLT External Partner Management. Key responsibilities include managing relationships with suppliers, overseeing external business interactions, and ensuring compliance in pharmaceutical development. Candidates should have a Master's degree and at least 5 years in supplier management with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in supplier management or a related role.
• Broad knowledge in pharmaceutical development processes and GMP.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary groups.

Mansioni

• Manage external business and interactions with Third Parties.
• Lead contract discussions and represent TRD RLT.
• Monitor and control CDMO performance to address gaps.

Conoscenze

Supplier management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Formazione

Master of science

Descrizione del lavoro

Associate Director RLT External Partner Management (m/f/d)

Job ID REQ-10036242

Aug 25, 2025

Italy

Summary

Role Purpose:
The Associate Director EPM is managing external business, leading interactions with Third Parties related to compliance aspects, business processes, support of TRD RLT and project teams and keeping overall oversight on externalized development and supply activities at assigned CDMOs.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, acting as the main point of contact for all supplier-related matters on portfolio level.
• Foster a collaborative and productive working environment with suppliers, promoting open communication and proactive problem-solving to resolve any issues that may arise; serve as primary point of escalation.
• Responsible to represent TRD RLT in contract discussions for effective collaboration with procurement, QA and other internal stakeholders.
• Accountable for monitoring and control of CDMO performance to identify any gaps or risks, and take appropriate action to address them.
• Accountable to lead issue resolution and prevention initiatives in line with internal processes, Master Service Agreements and Quality Agreements.
• Maintain all assigned companies in a GMP approved status (tracking Third Party Assessment due date and address any need of the prerequisites, audit preparation, Quality Frame Agreement update, CET assessment, etc.).
• Ensure awareness of any change at assigned CMOs (equipment, capabilities, investment, organizational changes etc.).
• Supports technical outsourcing requests with recommendations on preferred suppliers, RFP creations and discussions with CDMOs; ensures outsourcing activities and decisions are aligned with RLT strategy.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness in the supplier management function, including the use of technology and automation where applicable.

Education Background / Professional Experience:

• Master of science with minimum 5 years of proven experience
• Proven experience in supplier management, procurement, or a related role. Candidates with experience in supplier relationship management will be given preference.
• Broad knowledge in pharmaceutical development processes, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• A proven track record in leading multidisciplinary, multicultural groups with people having widely varying backgrounds.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain and vendor management principles.

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Job ID REQ-10036242

Associate Director RLT External Partner Management (m/f/d)