Life Cycle Manager (m/f/d) – Product Lifecycle Projects

About the role

Novartis is looking for a Life Cycle Manager (m/f/d) based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. You will lead projects during the life cycle of a given product and ensure alignment between global/regional and local functions. You will set up and lead local and/or global cross-functional teams to deliver product strategies and meet NTO objectives within life-cycle activities. The position is Level 4, hybrid, and Novartis does not offer relocation support.

Key responsibilities

• Represent the site in cross-functional project teams led by global/regional functions, such as product transfers and program management teams.
• Set up and lead local and/or global cross-functional project teams to ensure time to market and implementation of life-cycle activities.
• Evaluate and define the scope and objectives of projects, unless a local or global team leads them.
• Support the preparation of reports and updates to help management make decisions on life-cycle activities.
• Initiate and coordinate the submission and implementation strategy (e.g. regulatory, planning) with stakeholders, and agree on the change request strategy so that change requests are kept up to date.
• Initiate and coordinate the master data strategy with MDG/LCI to enable early master data modelling for all life-cycle projects.

Required profile

• University degree in natural and technical sciences or economics.
• At least 3 years of experience, including at least 2 years in pharmaceutical functions such as supply chain/production and/or technical development.
• Project management experience is an advantage, ideally in a cross-functional project.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Expected salary range of EUR 39,270 to 72,930 per year, depending on skills, competences and experience.
• Annual bonus of 12% of annual pay.
• Vacation allowance and business performance award.
• Voluntary supplementary pension insurance.
• Additional accident insurance and collective health insurance for specialists.
• Care Connect mental health support programme.
• Transport, meals and other statutory benefits.

The employer offers a fixed-term contract of one year. Applications should be submitted with a CV in Slovenian and English.