Clinical Trial Supply Manager (m/f/)

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Your key responsibilities:

• Study supply leadership to ensure timely planning and execution of supply strategy for continued supply of clinical finished goods (supply drugs) to patients.
• Develop plans, set up and manage end to end clinical supplies for complex studies in a very diverse portfolio ranging from traditional set up of clinical trials to advanced and innovative set up for Radio Ligand and Cell and Gene Therapy studies.
• Provide inputs in clinical study protocol, understand study design and are responsible for optimal clinical trial supply strategy in terms of packaging design, pro- active planning following a risk-based approach.
• Provide patient centric optimal packaging design solutions and optimal packaging and distribution plans for different phases of clinical trials.
• Independently, and cost efficiently manage IRT, packaging and distribution vendors throughout the study duration including closing activities.
• Qualitative set up and usage of GMP planning systems (SAP and Rapid Response) to ensure cross functional planning of resources and clinical supplies.
• Represent Global Clinical Supply as a single point of contact (SPOC) at trial level for the Clinical Trial team (CTT).

Minimum requirements:

• Excellent technical knowledge in appropriate clinical supply chain systems used for forecasting and demand planning (minimum 3 years of expertise with SAP and IRT)
• Masters or Doctorate in life sciences (or MBA with bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in life science) > 5 years of practical experience in clinical supplies within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong operational excellence with high attention to details Advanced project management, good organization, and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to embrace and apply
• Data & Digital innovations, including AI-enabled solutions, to enhance business outcomes and ways of working
• Strong background on GMP processes and requirements is desirable

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: CHF 93,800 to CHF 174,200

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Skills Desired

Global pharmaceutical company focused on innovative medicines in oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

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