Job Description

Summary Support the Novartis Technical Operations (TechOps) Lifecycle Implementation team in leading and managing implementation product lifecycle projects such launch, transfer, change, divestment and pruning etc. in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) & Regulatory requirements while creating value for the stakeholders across Novartis divisions
across geographies.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of implementation experts who manage product lifecycle projects / brands as per the relevant SOPs, business matrix.
• Delivers and maintains a detailed Change Over Plan (COP) for LC projects regarding implementation dates, according to the overall strategic project/ program plan.
• Works with a broad variety of stakeholders: Actively seek alignment with the experts from different functions (e.g. Supply Support Team (SST) members, CPO DRA, CPO demand planning, site tactical/ operational schedulers, Master Data Governance, Demand.
• Management Centre, other Supply Chain functions) and is in close collaboration with Project Lead / Life Cycle Manager.
• Is responsible for the up-to-date assortment at SKU level of the assigned brands
• Responsible for block management
• Plans and executes changeover activities with all involved functions and proactively addresses/resolves or escalates potential issues through the Project Lead or project team
• Proactively report all deviations through timely escalations.
• Be Subject Matter Expert in the assigned area of work
• Be SPOC for assigned area of work
• Lead data collection and reporting of KPIs
• Lead and manage continuous improvement initiatives
• Coach and train team members
• Support for conducting comprehensive training sessions as a subject matter expert, ensuring that all participants gain a thorough understanding of the material presented, and are able to apply the knowledge and skills effectively in their respective roles

Skills Desired Business Networking, Business Scenario Planning , Change Control, Continual Improvement Process, Efficiency, Flexibility, General Hse Knowledge, Including Gdp, Inventory Management, Knowledge Of Gmp, Operations, Order Fulfillment, Order Management, Procurement, Product Distribution, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supply-Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Planning

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