We’re a dedicated team united by a drive to deliver significant value to Novartis. You will plan, execute and deliver high quality audits that meet Novartis Internal Audit (IA) methodology standards, strategies and directives. To lead audit teams in activities including assessment of business/information technology risks and evaluation of related internal controls.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct Audits: Lead and perform detailed audits of pharmaceutical supply chain processes, including procurement, manufacturing, distribution, and inventory management.
2. Establish and maintain strong relationships with Novartis internal stakeholders, in particular build strong collaboration to work effectively and seamlessly across our businesses.
3. Risk Assessment: Identify, assess and review potential risks within the supply chain and associated mitigation strategies.
4. Regulatory Compliance: A working knowledge of relevant manufacturing operations regulations, including FDA, EMA, and other global pharmaceutical standards.
5. Process Improvement: Evaluate current processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards.
6. Reporting: Prepare comprehensive audit reports, summarizing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions for senior management and stakeholders.
7. Data Analysis: As part of the audit or advisory, utilize advanced data analytics and AI where appropriate to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement within the supply chain.
8. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs, in the understanding and execution of audits and advisories.
What you'll bring to the role:
1. Degree in a technical or scientific area that contains manufacturing and/or supply chain management, logistics and/or planning.
2. Work experience in technical operations manufacturing and/or supply chain management, planning, logistics and inventory management.
3. Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and standards including GMP, GDP and other guidelines.
4. Experience and ability to act in a complex and rapidly changing business environment.
5. Knowledge of process management and/or business process optimization.
6. Fluent in spoken and written English.
7. Willingness to travel (up to 15%).
8. Additional Certifications: Additional relevant certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), relevant risk management ISO standards, including continuity management experience.
9. Experience with SAP environments.
10. Global Experience: Experience with end-to-end global pharmaceutical supply chains and familiarity with international regulations.
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