Global Product Lead
Novartis in SloveniaSlovenia1 day ago
Full-timeProduct Management, Marketing
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We’re seeking a dynamic, self-starting product strategy leader to translate bold Commercial Brand Strategy into operational excellence across the Novartis Operations value chain. In this high-impact role, you’ll own end-to-end product strategy and partner with senior leaders to ensure cost‑effective, reliable supply throughout the full product lifecycle.
In this role you will develop and drive the Novartis Operations Product Strategy to realize the Commercial Brand Strategy and optimize performance along the Novartis Operations value chain by managing complexity, driving product strategic decisions with senior management and Novartis Operations to ensure cost-effective, reliable supply across lifecycle of a product.
You will have end-to-end accountability for all product related aspects and can make / propose the right enterprise tradeoffs and you will act as single Point of contact for the Product for the robust, timely, high-quality supply, issue resolution and crisis management and ultimately lead in the cost evolution of the Brand with Novartis Operations Manufacturing Sites.
Join our team to turn strategy into reliable supply and real-world impact for patients!
About The Role
Major accountabilities:
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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
We’re seeking a dynamic, self-starting product strategy leader to translate bold Commercial Brand Strategy into operational excellence across the Novartis Operations value chain. In this high-impact role, you’ll own end-to-end product strategy and partner with senior leaders to ensure cost‑effective, reliable supply throughout the full product lifecycle.
In this role you will develop and drive the Novartis Operations Product Strategy to realize the Commercial Brand Strategy and optimize performance along the Novartis Operations value chain by managing complexity, driving product strategic decisions with senior management and Novartis Operations to ensure cost-effective, reliable supply across lifecycle of a product.
You will have end-to-end accountability for all product related aspects and can make / propose the right enterprise tradeoffs and you will act as single Point of contact for the Product for the robust, timely, high-quality supply, issue resolution and crisis management and ultimately lead in the cost evolution of the Brand with Novartis Operations Manufacturing Sites.
Join our team to turn strategy into reliable supply and real-world impact for patients!
About The Role
Major accountabilities:
- Defines and executes the Product Supply Strategy, Life-Cycle Management Strategy, Supply Risk Management and Product Roadmap to ensure robust, high quality and on-time supply together with cross-functional teams in Operations like SCM, QA, MST but also beyond with Commercial and Development.
- Has end-to-end accountability for all product related aspects and can make and propose the right enterprise tradeoffs.
- Product strategy representative within Operations, end to end Interface and team member towards business franchises (Commercial, GPT/ GBT Global Program Team/ Global Brand Team), Global Drug Development and Global Drug Regulatory Affairs.
- Lead cross-functional product team in a matrix organization across Operations, Development and Business.
- Implements and leads the Cost Leadership program with the focus of efficiency gain, complexity reduction, supply network optimization and business continuity.
- Lead the Supply Chain evaluation for supply point decision, with focus on high complexity and NME/NBE launch (SPB).
- Liaise with Product manufacturing Sites, ensuring optimal site and volume allocation, drug substance manufacture, DP filling, packaging, device assembly, launch and commercialization.
- Reports manufacturing status and issues in case of arising crisis to respective management boards facilitates proactive communication and timely decision making. Co-ordinates escalations and resolution for major deviations, crisis management and acts as interface for the Product in the Divisional S&OP for the relevant products.
- Education: University master degree in economic/business or technical discipline, science or medicine. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Minimum 5-10 years of working experience in local, regional and global functions with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical Industry in a leadership position
- Excellent and prove leadership skills in various cultural and diverse environments
- Consolidated supply chain, strategy and financial background
- Proven business acumen, judgement and track record of successfully leading cross divisional and cross functional strategic projects
- Strong influencing skills across all stakeholder groups
- Proven track record in successfully managing complex transformations, integrations and change management
- Ability to work and thrive in highly ambiguous environments with ever-changing priorities.
- Excellent analytical skills (problem structuring and problem solving), able to handle complex analyses
- Languages: English – fluent written and spoken, additional languages a plus
- Solid experience in Business Administration, Commercial Operations, Business Process Analysis and Transformation /Re-engineering (e.g., as a Consultant) desirable
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
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