Summary
About the Role
Education- Advanced degree in science, engineering, or relevant discipline (Ph.D., MBA or equivalent ) with fluency in English
Main activities
Leads a team of GCS Clinical Supply Project Leaders as Operational Manager in a direct leadership role.
Ensures high standard in objective setting, performance monitoring, review and management, as well as development planning of Clinical Supply Project Leaders. Ensures that the most talented associates are hired, trained and developed according to the respective business needs. Is responsible for the FTE planning and performance of the Clinical Supply Project Leader team. Ensures proactive Disease Area/Development Unit portfolio management and communication within the GCS Project Leadership organization. Establishes strong business partnering with clinical and technical stakeholders to influence clinical supply strategy. Ensures oversight of End to End supply strategy at DA/DU level in alignment with clinical requirements and technical constraints. Ensures availability at portfolio level of early forecast to support endorsement of clinical development plan as well as demand forecast across entire portfolio to support long term supply and capacity planning at TRD/NO. Provides regular overviews on project priorities within respective CSPL-Teams and to other GCS functions and drives adequate resource distribution within and across the GCS CSPL-Teams to enable timely delivery of study drug and to ensure workload balancing according to individual aspirations and competence. Works proactively to provide timely information to GCS Global Leadership Team on critical project related issues and is ultimately responsible for escalation of issues to TRD and the Clinical Organization. Ensures that GCS information in horizon is up to date to guarantee accurate and reliable review of GCS commitments to business partners for respective CSPL-Team. Is accountable for GCS DA budget accuracy and communication of deviations. Is accountable for global process improvement as sponsor, leader or member. Drives implementation and sustain phase in and outside expertise / organization
Languages: Fluent in English
Experience/Professional requirement:
1.> 8years of practical experience in chemical / pharmaceutical industry or > 4 years of experience in field of expertise
2.Recognized expertise in related field.
3.Thorough knowledge about the Drug
Development and Clinical Supply processes
4.Comprehensive knowledge about project management, excellent organization and planning skills
5.Strong knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g. GMP, HSE etc.) and Novartis specific standards.
6.Demonstrates cross-functional problem solving and idea generation skills
7.Strong communication skills. Strong presentation skills. Advanced coaching skills
8.Proven leadership skills
9.Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
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