External Analytical Operations Manager

**Summary**: External Analytical Operations Manager (f/m/d), Analytical Operations, Schaftenau, Austria or Slovenia #LI-Hybrid In this role, you will manage project specific interactions with global external partners and provide scientific support for outsourced projects across global Analytical Development. The jobholder is responsible for planning, forecasting, and has an overview of all ongoing outsourcing activities within the defined segments. Driving and optimizing strategic outsourcing as well as troubleshooting, deviation handling, and writing/reviewing technical documentation are among the assigned responsibilities. **About the Role**: **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**: Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Oversee outsourced analytical activities at global external partners - Manage forecasting of respective projects, and planning at external partners - Cover project specific interactions with external partners in collaboration with the Analytical Sub-Team - Provide scientific support for outsourced projects, incl. writing/reviewing technical documentation as well as troubleshooting and deviation handling - Support Analytical Development in driving strategic outsourcing, and in further improving outsourcing processes as per scope **ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**: - Education: Degree in science or equivalent (BSc., MSc. or equivalent) - Languages: Fluent in English (oral and written) - Pharmaceutical Industry: Demonstrated experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Analytics and/or R&D - Project Management: Experienced in managing portfolio projects (e.g., Analytical Expert) and/or external partners (e.g., External Operations Manager) - Planning: Strong planning - and organizational skills, with a financial acumen - Communication: Effective communicator with strong presentation and good negotiation abilities - Team Collaboration: Strong team player with a "team comes first" mindset, adept at working in interdisciplinary teams. - Adaptability: Quick learner with a passion for acquiring new skills and adapting to change. Desirable Requirements: - Experience gained in a Laboratory Environment: Previous experience working in a laboratory setting, ideally with Biotherapeutics. - GMP Experience: Hands-on experience with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines, ensuring compliance and quality. **Why Novartis?** - **You’ll receive**: - In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 66.800/year (on a full-time basis). We also offer a potential market oriented excess payment in line with your experience and qualifications. - We are open for part-time and job-sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible. - **Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive working environment and diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve. - **Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities**: - **Join our Novartis Network**: Division Development Business Unit Pharmaceuticals Location Austria Site Schaftenau Company / Legal Entity AT33 (FCRS = AT033) Novartis Pharmaceutical Manufacturing GmbH Functional Area Research & Development Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No **Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities**: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.