Senior Supply Chain Manager

**Summary**: **About the Role**: **Key Responsibilities**: - Creates and maintains the end-to-end supply plan from CFG to DS - Harmonizes the supply strategy within GCS and contributes to the supply strategy of CHAD/PHAD/Biologics - Leads the Clinical Demand Planning Meeting (CDPM) ensuring alignment between demand and supply - Ensures demand fulfillment and coverage of supply and regulatory aspects by contributing to GCS agenda at TRD Sub team CMC (Chemistry/Manufacturing/Controls) meeting. Represent GCS at TRD Sub-team on supply chain aspects. - Optimizes the inventory strategy at PP and CFG level together with CTSM - Actively contributes to the portfolio manufacturing schedule alignment (from DS to CFG) - Defines most cost-efficient ordering levels from CFG to DS, minimizing waste and allowing flexibility to accommodate demand variability - Drives Long term demand and capacity planning (LTDCP) coordinating with the CSPL, DPPL, DSPL and TPL (Clinical Supply Project Lead, Drug Product Project Leader, Drug Substance Project Lead, Technical Project Leader). - Adheres to SCM KPI for project and unit - Data and Digital savviness in SC domain. Manages Ordering and master data requirements in SAP within the scope of the role - Drive the Change control strategy for clinical supplies from GCS perspective. - Provides impact assessment on clinical supplies and contribute to the regulatory submission strategy - Integrates Comparator supply strategy into the TRD procurement, blinding & release planning **Essential Requirements**: - Advanced degree in science, engineering, or relevant discipline (Ph.D., MBA or equivalent) - 8years of practical experience in chemical / pharmaceutical industry or > 4 years of experience in field of expertise - Experience in SAP - Experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse - Thorough knowledge about the Drug Development and Clinical Supply processes - Comprehensive knowledge about project management, excellent organization, and planning skills - Strong knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g., GMP, HSE etc.) and Novartis specific standards. - Demonstrates cross-functional problem-solving and idea generation skills - Strong communication skills, presentation skills and advanced coaching skills - Proven leadership skills - Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams **Desirable Requirements**: - Qualification in Project Management 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. Level 5: 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 €73,112.90/year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies. **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. 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.