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Novartis Category Manager - Medical Affairs, Dev Procurement
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Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Job title: Category Manager - Medical Affairs, Dev Procurement Location: Hyderabad, India/Selangor, Malaysia Lead the evidence‑generation and Medical Affairs procurement sub‑category globally (or regionally/country as applicable), translating strategy into execution across Real World Evidence (RWE), Non‑Interventional Studies (NIS), and Clinical Data Acquisition. Partner cross‑functionally to deliver compliant, timely sourcing and contracting that enables high‑quality data generation for patients and Medical Affairs objectives.   Job Description Major accountabilities: Translate the global divisional category strategy into sub‑category strategy and implementation plans for Medical Affairs evidence generation; or translate regional procurement strategy into country-specific plans and delivery. Plan and lead sourcing for RWE, NIS, and Clinical Data Acquisition vendors (e.g., CROs, data providers, registries), including specification definition, demand management, and risk/compliance guardrails. Segment suppliers and identify critical relationships; lead annual business planning and innovation forums to improve data quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness. Manage strategic supplier performance with consistent measures for the sub‑category; resolve performance risks/issues promptly to end‑user satisfaction and in line with Medical Affairs standards. Create, negotiate, and manage major contracts for the sub‑category; ensure contract terms are communicated and applied consistently across divisions/regions. Oversee budget/resource allocation for the sub‑category and ensure spend stewardship aligned to Medical Affairs priorities and compliance expectations. Develop talent and performance of direct reports; contribute to the broader team’s growth through coaching and capability building in evidence‑generation procurement. Minimum Requirements: 15+ years’ overall experience, including substantial time in category management and strategic procurement; demonstrable impact in complex, multi‑market environments. Medical Affairs evidence generation expertise across Real World Evidence (RWE), Non‑Interventional Studies (NIS), and Clinical Data Acquisition (vendors, data sources, study operations, data rights/privacy). Functional breadth spanning sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, and change management; ability to translate strategy into actionable sourcing roadmaps. Critical negotiations with high‑value/strategic suppliers; adept at balancing quality, timelines, and cost in regulated settings. Cross‑cultural experience and stakeholder engagement across Medical Affairs, Clinical, Legal, Compliance, and Finance. Project/operations management for multi‑country evidence programs; disciplined execution and issue resolution. Language: Fluency in English; additional languages a plus depending on region.   Skills Desired Effective Communication, Finance Management, Internal And External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies, Managing Resources, Negotiating

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