766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives. We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

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Join us and help reimagine medicine!

The PM, Drug Supply Chain Security will provide key expertise to the USA region with regards to all track and trace related activities impacting the market. As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of support to colleagues across the entire enterprise, trading partners, and federal / state regulators with all matters pertaining to product tracking / tracing regulations (including DSCSA). This is a critical thought-leadership role that will be at the forefront of supporting key strategic initiatives, including development of systems and processes to comply primarily with the DSCSA but also other international regulations impacting the region.

This role will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of an effective compliance program for drug supply chain compliance and product safety, identifying potential compliance risks associated with business strategies, and establishing effect controls and compliance oversight related to those risks.

Your responsibilities include:

• Subject matter expertise in pharmaceutical product serialization, track and trace systems (SAP ATTP, ICH, EPCIS, etc) and associated challenges and risks impacting the US pharmaceutical supply chain.

• Significant experience and familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements, including federal / state / international regulations, DSCSA requirements, verification of trading partners, etc.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills to interact with senior leadership and regulatory agencies.

• Ability to drive organized, multi-function collaboration, including with non-SC partners.

• Partner with external trading partners and internal stakeholders to develop robust operational solutions.

• Partner with external trading partners and internal stakeholders to understand and resolve more complex matters such as tracing, verification, and suspect product investigations.

• Lead and support Novartis serialization system implementation around SAP ATTP and SAP ICH system.

• Support Novartis internal manufacturing system and contract manufacturing system integration using ATTP and SAP ICH system.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $136,800 and $205,200 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, advanced degree / STEM preferred
• SAP experience required
• Supply Chain / Project management experience required
• 5 + years of relevant business experience

Supply Chain Management

• Project Management
• Understanding of the Innovative Medicines industry.
• Broad understanding of the areas/actions that impact profitability.

Why Novartis?
236 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2022, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations:
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Operations

SUPPLY CHAIN

USA

East Hanover, NJ

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Technology Transformation

Full Time

Regular

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