Sourcing Manager - Medical Affairs job opportunity at Novartis.



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Novartis Sourcing Manager - Medical Affairs
Experience: 5-years
Pattern: full-time
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Job Description Summary Location: Hyderabad/Prague/Selangor, Malaysia, Job Type: Full-time #LI-Hybrid To be responsible for multiple categories in one country OR one cross divisional category in one country part of the Category aligned teams. May lead the delivery of individual projects defined as part of the Annual Category Plan; to focus on project delivery with activities including requirements gathering, market analysis, qualifying and selecting suppliers with the relevant Business Partners and stakeholders, as well as non-sourcing projects such as demand management and process improvement.   Job Description Key Responsibilities Prepare and release RFI, RFP, and RFQs; negotiate with existing and new suppliers for new requests and scope changes. Act as the primary vendor contact for scope, assumptions, pricing, and payment terms. Negotiate, develop, and execute contract frameworks (MSAs, SLAs) with key suppliers, ensuring full implementation. Collaborate with legal, finance, and QA to ensure agreements are commercially advantageous and minimise risk. Drive ESP selection based on category strategy, value-added services, and cost optimisation; monitor compliance and reduce maverick spend. Deliver annual productivity improvements across applicable spend categories. Manage complete contract packages for clinical ESP activities, securing approvals to ensure SOX and company compliance. Support vendor audits and corrective action plans; ensure ESPs deliver as per contractual expectations. Identify and pursue innovative ideas to create value; adapt approaches as needed. Plan, organise, and manage projects considering priorities, resources, budgets, and constraints; define clear scope and objectives. Essential Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences (Master’s or MBA preferred). Minimum 5 years’ experience in Clinical Development, including trial budget management. At least 5 years in Outsourcing within Pharma or CRO industry. Strong understanding of clinical development processes and trial management. Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Solid knowledge of contractual legal terms, CRO marketplace, and financial aspects of clinical trial contracts. Proficiency in project management, problem-solving, and clear communication across global, matrix environments. 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. Accessibility and accommodation Novartis is 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 recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message   Skills Desired Internal And External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies, Negotiating, Root Cause Analysis And Problem-Solving, Vendor Management

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