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Job ID

394338BR

About the role

The Associate External Operations Manager (AEOM) is responsible for planning, execution and distribution activities performed at external vendors. The AEOM oversees all outsourcing activities including packaging, distribution and functions as the key business partner interface with external vendors and ensures operational excellence within the CMO network, ensuring the delivery of high productivity, quality and cost effectiveness. Execute and monitor timely activities related to assigned area of responsibility under the guidance and accountability of more senior associates.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Manages all applicable finance activities, including Request for Proposal (RFP) for bidding & vendor selection, Grants, Purchase Orders (PO), invoice approval and tracking financial metrics.
  • Provides guidance to the CTSM for packaging design optimization. Advises GCS Study Team on packaging designs to ensure optimal usage of available capacity and budget.
  • Manages Order Alignment with GCS Study team members to coordinate packaging order preparation and to ensure proactive resolution of any packaging order related question.
  • Acts as the key business partner for operational interactions with the Vendors. Reviews the vendor capacity, resource planning and distribution tracker and verifies this with the study requirements to ensure the study timelines and specifications are met.
  • Coordinates material routing and inventory management of all drug product, primary packed materials, packaging components and labels for packaging orders at external vendors. Liaises with CTSM/SCM on a regular basis to create packaging orders based on the project specific requirements.
  • Interacts with the SCM and CTSM to flag potential issues or bottlenecks due to availability of PP/DP or locally/ regionally sources items at the respective local hub. Ensures most cost-efficient material flow, minimizing waste and allowing the flexibility to accommodate the changing demand.
  • Manages all packaging activities executed by vendors and ensures agreed milestones and cost are met and creates packaging orders in SAP. Coordinates logistic documents for facilitating import requirements.
  • Manages deviations occurring at external vendors and escalates high level issues/bottlenecks to the relevant internal GCS stakeholders and external partners. Participates or supports external inspections and audits together with TRD QA (and GCP QA where applicable) to assess packaging contractor capabilities.

Position Title

Associate External Operations Manager

Role Requirements

  • 2+ years of practical experience in chemical / pharmaceutical industry or > 3 years of experience in field of expertise
  • Apprenticeship or formal education in a logistical, technical, or related business area
  • Basic project management, good organization, and planning skills
  • Good knowledge of HSE/GMP standards and processes
  • Problem-solving and idea generation skills
  • Good presentation skills along with Fundamental Leadership skills.
  • Good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we

achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Job Type

Full Time

Country

India

Work Location

Hyderabad, AP

Functional Area

Research & Development

Division

Development

Business Unit

TECHNICAL R & D GDD

Employment Type

Regular

Company/Legal Entity

Nov Hltcr Shared Services Ind

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No

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