Job Description

28,000 associates of more than 100 nationalities deliver high quality and affordable medicine on time, every time, safely and efficiently.

Job Purpose
The Material Technical Expert identifies technical opportunities and executes material and supplier strategy with an aim to maximize the material value throughout the value chain (from supplier to site). The role will liaise with procurement for supplier strategy, execution and onboarding/exit programs and strongly collaborate with different functions (Development, Quality, Procurement MS&T, Supply Chain, Product strategy, ERC, Product & Project management), platform and sites to drive the execution of the projects. The role will act as SPoC with the technical experts of preferred suppliers to develop innovation and cost optimization pipeline. The role is responsible for identifying and sharing best practices and optimizations in material management across sites, platforms and suppliers.

Your key responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Defines Long term material / supplier strategy (across platforms)
• Prepares material 5-year cost roadmap and proactive assessment of new ways of working, involving innovative scientific & technical solutions by identifying and onboarding the right suppliers.
• Responsible for centralizing, documenting and maintaining leading edge technologies / products & services knowledge base for assigned categories.
• Act as SPoC of cost optimization program (PPV) in overall Competitiveness Program. Actively collaborates in project execution, following defined material strategy (from supplier to site).Actively collaborates in dual sourcing activities and new supplier approvals end-to-end
• Actively collaborates in Material standardization and Regulatory relevant changes and collaborates in escalations for most critical material supplies by preparing/revising technical evaluations of alternatives for business-critical materials
• Manage activities needed to deliver overall efficiency and productivity targets and organizes technical review meetings related to materials/suppliers where key stakeholders and technical experts discuss common opportunities, possible barriers to cooperation, required activities and resources, and exchange market strategies and trends.
• Analyzing specifications for optimization. Linking specification to customer value, challenging specification confidently. Conveying messages clearly and convincing stakeholders. Provides input into business review meetings.Resolves problems and escalates issues appropriately
• Continuously seeks for opportunities and new ideas to improve outcomes and increases value of services provided by suppliers and consult regularly with key internal stakeholders on key industry trends and leading practices to identify technical challenges/opportunities and ideate solutions. Lead ad-hoc activities as needed

Minimum requirements

What you\'ll bring to the role:

• Graduate in sciences - biochemical, chemical or pharmaceutical sciences with higher level degree (MBA, PhD) or similar MBA required.
• 5-10 years of relevant business experience in large corporate organizations (industry specific experience is a plus).
• Strong leadership skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Technical operations, development, product life cycle management, cross-functional leadership, and new supplier qualification skills are a plus
• Expertise in organizational dynamics and culture, ability to gain trust and confidence at all levels in the organization, leadership and project management experience
• Previous experience and strong mindset in continuous improvement and change management with a focus in the Direct materials domain. Needs to be able to work independently and reliably without much direction and guidance. Experience in international, complex and dynamic environments.

Why Novartis?
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!

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Functional Area

Procurement

Division

Novartis Technical Operations

Business Unit

SMALL MOLECULES

Employment Type

Regular

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is 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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