Novartis Hiring for Clinical Supply Manager (Hybrid) job in East Hanover Full Time

Job Description
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

This position is a hybrid role with expectations to be onsite at our East Hanover campus 3 days a week.

The Clinical Supply Manager has end-to-end responsibilities in strategic planning, forecasting, and managing activities related to the preparation and distribution of clinical supplies for Innovative Medicines US which includes Sponsored, Investigator Initiated, Expanded Access and Research Collaboration trials. They will participate in cross-functional teams which includes our Clinical Sciences team, internal operations, and approved third-party vendors.
Major Activities

• Leads the planning, creation, distribution, and maintenance of clinical drug supplies for Innovative Medicines US, Clinical Supply Management for Sponsored, Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs), Expanded Access, and Research Collaboration.
• Develops, maintains, and executes an optimal resupply strategy with proactive planning, appropriate lead-time and replenishment quantities to ensure compliance and continuity of clinical supplies, including proactive expiry management of clinical supplies.
• Provides support to senior members of Clinical Supply team, as needed.
• Manages all finance activities, including Request for Proposal (RFP) for bidding & service provider selection, Purchase Orders (PO) and invoice approval.
• Collaborate with Global Clinical Supply and Novartis Technical Operations by maintaining a demand forecast for the duration of trials.
• Participates in cross-functional teams and provides project management for clinical trials.
• Establishes the packaging design based on approved clinical protocols.
• Manages all packaging activities including review of packaging and label work orders.
• Ensures study milestones are met, communicates, and negotiates timelines with Clinical Teams and Service Providers (internal & external).
• Responsible for helping with set-up of all third-party vendor specifications (i.e. IRT) for distribution and reconciliation of clinical trial materials.
• Coordinates logistics documents for facilitating import requirements
• Drives and manages KPI for drug distribution and vendor process improvements.
• Ensures that key project related operational milestones are met.
• Supports internal process improvement efforts to update WPD’s, SOP’s and FRM’s.
• Supports inspections and audits as needed.
Key Performance Indicators
• Relevant experience in vendor management/vendor relations and Pharmaceutical Development.
• Ability to strategically plan, organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of clinical supply systems and specialized tools.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $102,400 and $153,600/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Minimum requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, supply chain or equivalent.
• 5+ years of practical experience in chemical / pharmaceutical industry or 3+ years of experience in field of expertise
• Good expertise in related field.
English
• Knowledge of cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 13 requirements
• Good knowledge on the drug development process
• Project management and process improvement experience
• Proven leadership behaviors and strong communication skills

Why Novartis?
236 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2022, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.