Expert, Drug Supply Management (m/f/d)

About the role

Novartis is opening a new clinical manufacturing facility in Slovenia to accelerate the development of innovative medicines. As Expert Drug Supply Management you will join the Drug Product Clinical Manufacturing Team at the Technical Research and Development site in Menges, Slovenia, and be primarily responsible for the clinical manufacturing plant.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the material management process for clinical manufacturing, including risk assessment, purchase orders, sampling plans and release of materials
• Prepare material specifications, coordinate the MARF template, support GLIMS CAD and incoming goods inspection
• Monitor supplier qualification and vendor management, and monitor material status in SAP
• Lead deviation and root cause investigations related to materials, and support business continuity by helping establish second vendors
• Help create the SOP landscape within NVS and implement SOPs according to clinical drug product manufacturing requirements
• Onboard and mentor associates in drug supply, and provide technical expertise during regulatory inspections
• Collaborate cross-functionally, especially with Quality Assurance and vendors

Required profile

• 3 years of experience in supply organizations
• Thorough knowledge of GMP requirements
• Team player able to work in a matrix environment and influence without authority
• Results-driven, quality-focused, accountable and reliable

What we offer

• Permanent employment with a 6-month probation period
• Expected annual base salary in Slovenia of EUR 27,160 to 50,440
• Annual bonus of 10% of base salary, holiday allowance and yearly performance bonus
• Voluntary supplementary pension insurance, accident and group health insurance, and shift allowances
• Care Connect mental health support and other statutory benefits

Applications are submitted with a CV in Slovenian and English.