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

Novartis Pharma Schweiz; Ivrea; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company in Ivrea is seeking a professional in supplier management to establish and maintain relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate should have a Master of Science, 5+ years of experience, and expertise in procurement, problem-solving, and negotiation skills. This role emphasizes fostering collaboration and continuous process improvement in a diverse work environment.

Servizi

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in supplier management or procurement.
• Broad knowledge in pharmaceutical development processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in leading multicultural groups.

Mansioni

• Establish relationships with suppliers and act as the main contact.
• Monitor CDMO performance and address gaps or risks.
• Lead issue resolution initiatives in line with internal processes.

Conoscenze

Supplier management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Formazione

Master of Science

Descrizione del lavoro

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.
  
  

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