Role Purpose
The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) is responsible for Demand and Supply Planning from Clinical Finished Good (CFG) to Drug Substance (DS) and Booklet labels, ensuring demand fulfillment for assigned projects. The SCM acts as a key contributor to the Clinical Supply & Operations Planning (CS&OP) process in TRD/GCS and provides transparency on supply constraints and manages related aspects accordingly within TRD.
Summary
Location: Schaftenau, Austria #onsite
About The Role
Has operational end‑to‑end responsibility for assigned activity. Leads and manages all project and local network activities and participates in cross‑functional teams.
Major accountabilities
* Harmonizes the supply strategy within GCS and contributes to the supply strategy of CHAD/PHAD/Biologics.
* Participates in the GPMM along with the CSPL and CTSM 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 meeting. Represents GCS at TRD Sub‑team on supply chain aspects.
* Actively contributes to the portfolio manufacturing schedule alignment (from DS to CFG) and 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. Adheres to SCM KPIs including the one being part of the SPE for project and unit.
* Proactively manages and adheres to functional performance indicators with a focus on supply planning excellence.
* Data and Digital savviness in SC domain. Manages Ordering and master data requirements in SAP within the scope of the role.
* Adapts and implements Rapid Response (Maestro) for portfolio supply & demand planning, network design and scenario building.
* TRAFFIC – Establishes the supply chain design in alliance with Funds Flow, Customs & Trade Compliance and TRD sub‑team for portfolio.
* Drives the Change control strategy for clinical supplies from GCS perspective.
* Provides impact assessment on clinical supplies and contributes to the regulatory submission strategy.
* Integrates Comparator supply strategy into the TRD procurement, blinding & release planning.
Minimum Requirements
* Degree in science, engineering or equivalent.
* Fluent English.
* More than 5 years of practical experience in chemical/pharmaceutical industry or more than 3 years of experience in field of expertise.
* Good expertise in related field.
* Good knowledge about the Drug Development process.
* Basic project management, good organization and planning skills.
* Knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g., GMP, HSE, etc.) and Novartis specific standards.
* Demonstrates problem‑solving and idea generation skills.
* Good presentation skills.
* Intermediate Leadership skills.
* Very good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Austria Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities: If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process due to a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition, please reach out to disabilities.austria@novartis.com. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process.
Salary
Minimum salary €65,504.54/year (on a full‑time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, reflecting your experience, qualifications and competencies.
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