Summary
About the Role
Key responsibilities:
- Accountable for the LDC Core Design for Procurement Accounts Payable 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 Procurement Accounts Payable 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) and supports the development, execution and operations of solutions
- Work (together with the IT Expert) on Procurement Accounts Payable 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 Procurement Accounts Payable, 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.
Essential Requirement:
- CA / MBA (Finance) or Equivalent/University Degree ideally in accounting, finance, or economics.
- Extensive experience in operational Procurement: P2P/accounts payable, business analysis, operational excellence, process improvement and change management.
- At least 3 years’ experience in country and global roles
Desirable Requirements:
- Additional Project Management training, a certification/designation desirable
- Lean / Six Sigma Certified preferred
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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
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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
