REQ-10026868
pro 03, 2024
Belgium

Souhrn

This role will help drive the execution of Novartis’ ambition to turn data and digital into a strategic asset to drive actionable insights across the organization in the area of Procurement Content Enablement / Transactional Procurement Direct. This ambition is one of key pillars in the broader digital transformation happening at Novartis to be a focused medicines company powered by data and digital.
Accountable for the Content Enablement / Transactional Procurement - Direct design work package. Build and deploy LDC in-scope processes and data based on the user-requirements defined in conjunction with the domain pillars and the E2E data team. Working with architecture to identify new technologies and the new possibilities arising out of it.

About the Role

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

  • Accountable for the LDC Core Design for Content Enablement and Transactional Direct Procurement area along with the business requirements based on the Novartis architectural standards, performance, quality and security principles
  • Accountable for deciding on design decisions for complex issues in strong collaboration with the respective functional GPOs and LDC Pillars based on a detailed rational and interpretation to fully understand implications of the proposal for the integrated solution
  • Accountable that Content Enablement and Transactional Direct Procurement core design:
    • meets business and user requirements
    • adheres to high level conceptual design and it is traceable
    • it is aligned with architectural roadmap
    • improves and sustains standardization efficient while respecting regulatory/control requirements (e.g., NFCM-control requirements, P3, TPRM, GxP)
    • supports the development, execution and operations of solutions
  • Work (together with the IT Expert) on Content Enablement and Transactional Direct Procurement to ensure integrated solutions by strongly being connected to experts in connected work packages, data & analytics, by applying a continuous improvement mindset
  • Prepare and run fit-gap workshops across Content Enablement and Transactional Direct Procurement area, identify critical integration points and dependencies, propose solutions for key gaps, provide effort estimations and alignment with business teams
  • Accountable that dedicated project work is delivered to agreed time, cost and quality constraints following the release calendars
  • Accountable that the solutions are peered reviewed, formally documented and signed off by domain pillars and business functions
  • Accountable that solution testing is performed and meet quality standards
  • Champion the need to stay standard from a customization perspective by establish standardized design and development processes to enable cost effective delivery
  • Ensure adherence with all relevant internal / external security and compliance policies and procedures (e.g. FDA, Novartis IGM framework)
  • Ensure close collaboration with pillar teams and country reference group members, regular meetings and workshops are conducted and feedback from operations is taken into consideration.

Key performance indicators:

  • Delivery of key milestones of the program on time, in quality and within budget, 
    with full buy-in and support of country and global teams

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

  • Extensive experience in operational Direct Procurement: source-to-contract, operational excellence, supply chain and supplier relationship management, process improvement and change management
  • Additional Project Management training, a certification/designation desirable
  • Lean / Six Sigma Certified preferred
  • At least 3 years’ experience in country and global roles

Skills:

  • Business acumen: very good understanding of various worldwide data models, required capabilities and operational pain points in the area responsible
  • Curious and forward looking: looks for signals both inside and outside the company to identify new trends and future expectations to set the goals of the commercial workstream.
  • Digital savvy: very good grasp of the impacts and opportunities of data and technology will create to Novartis
  • Leadership skills: ability to inspire change, involve country-experts and effectively communicate to GPOs and relevant stakeholders

Languages :

  • English.

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Operations
CTS
Belgium
Vilvoorde
Audit & Finance
Full time
Temporary (Fixed Term)
No

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