Band Level 4 Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Hyderabad, India Relocation Support: This role is based in Hyderabad, India. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Take the lead in introducing new suppliers into our manufacturing network and help ensure a smooth, compliant transition from start to finish. As Direct Materials Life Cycle Manager, you will manage projects across the Small Molecules platform, focusing on excipients and chemicals while ensuring that quality and regulatory requirements are met. This is an individual contributor role with significant cross-functional impact, coordinating diverse project teams to deliver key direct materials initiatives successfully. Job Description Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver direct materials projects, coordinating activities across global and local functions. Define project goals, milestones and long-term plans to support successful outcome of the project. Establish clear project plans and objectives in collaboration with key stakeholders. Track project progress and communicate changes in strategy, priorities or timelines. Lead project communication and stakeholder engagement to strengthen alignment and support informed decisions. Identify, assess and manage project risks, escalating issues through established processes. Define and implement corrective actions to address project challenges and keep delivery on track. Maintain accurate project dashboards, documentation, status updates and key performance indicator tracking. Ensure compliance with internal policies, legislation, professional standards, Good Manufacturing Practice and regulatory requirements. Coordinate cross-functional project teams and support continuous improvement of life cycle management processes. Essential Requirements University degree in Science, Business Administration or another relevant field. At least 8 years of experience in a role of similar scope and complexity. Extensive project management experience, including coordinating cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority. Strong knowledge of supply chain life cycle management and product life cycle management processes. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice, change management and relevant quality and regulatory requirements. Strong stakeholder, conflict management, negotiation and decision-making skills in complex, international environments. Fluent written and spoken English. Desirable Requirements Experience with Chemicals, API and DP operations, supply chain or project management Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team 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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Skills Desired Inventory Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Order Management Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives. Novartis is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader’s names or recruiter’s names to defraud job seekers. Novartis does not make job offers without interview and never asks candidates for money. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond, send money or personal information. Novartis is not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, or expenses resulting from scams. In the context of China Cross-Border Data Transfer (CBDT) policy, if you need to apply for a position in China, please go to the local Recruiting System TaleNov .

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