External Partner Management - Senior Expert TRD RLT

<p><b>Job Description Summary</b></p>Role Purpose:<br/>The Senior Expert EPM is managing external business, leading interactions with Third Parties related to compliance aspects, business processes, support of TRD RLT and project teams and keeping overall oversight on externalized development and supply activities at assigned CDMOs.<p><br/> </p><p><b>Job Description</b></p><p><span><span><b>Key Responsibilities and <span>Accountabilities </span></b></span></span></p><ul><li><span>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, acting as the main point of contact for all supplier-related matters on portfolio level.</span></li><li><span>Foster a collaborative and productive working environment with suppliers, promoting open communication and proactive problem-solving to resolve any issues that may arise; serve as primary point of escalation.</span></li><li><span>Responsible to represent TRD RLT in contract discussions for effective collaboration with procurement, QA and other internal stakeholders.</span></li><li><span>Accountable for monitoring and control of CDMO performance to identify any gaps or risks, and take appropriate action to address them.</span></li><li><span>Accountable to lead issue resolution and prevention initiatives in line with internal processes, Master Service Agreements and Quality Agreements.</span></li><li><span>Maintain all assigned companies in a GMP approved status (tracking Third Party Assessment due date and address any need of the prerequisites, audit preparation, Quality Frame Agreement update, CET assessment, etc.).</span></li><li><span>Ensure awareness of any change at assigned CMOs (equipment, capabilities, investment, organizational changes etc.).</span></li><li><span>Supports technical outsourcing requests with recommendations on preferred suppliers, RFP creations and discussions with CDMOs; ensures outsourcing activities and decisions are aligned with RLT strategy.</span></li><li><span>Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness in the supplier management function, including the use of technology and automation where applicable.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span> </span> <span><b>Education Background / Professional Experience:</b></span></p><ul><li><span>Master of science with 4-6 year of proven experience</span></li><li><span>Proven experience in supplier management, procurement, or a related role. Candidates with experience in supplier relationship management will be given preference.</span></li><li><span>Broad knowledge in pharmaceutical development processes, GMP and regulatory requirements.</span></li><li><span>A proven track record in leading multidisciplinary, multicultural groups with people having widely varying backgrounds.</span></li><li><span>The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain and vendor management principles.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span>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</span></p><p><br/> </p><p><b>Skills Desired</b></p>