Job Description Summary

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Job Description Summary
The Vendor Management & Governance (VM&G) function is situated in the Global Lab Supply Management & Shared Services (LSM&SS), that is within the Global Lab Solutions & Scientific Services (GlaSSS) Function of Scientific Operations (SO). SO is responsible for providing integrated programs and services that support our scientific community and has a mission to enable the Biomedical Research's (BR) lab scientists to focus on science in the lab through data-driven, sustainable operational excellence and innovation.

As a key member of the Global LSM&SS team, you will be responsible for ensuring the success of the VM&G global sub-function through the provision of Vendor Management (VM) expertise and guidance to all SO Functions, including active involvement with/management of selected vendor interactions, at all EU/US sites.

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute the Global VM&G strategy, aligned with the LSM&SS, GLaSSS, and SO overall strategies.
Define and operate the vendor management framework across SO.
Provision of VM&G support to all SO Functions including vendor selection, definition of contractual terms, performance monitoring, legal requirements US/EU, close-out.
Management of selected key vendor interactions including ownership/attendance at Business Reviews.
Ownership of the SO/BR VM&G training curriculum.
Building institutional knowledge for SciOps VM&G needs.
Maintenance of strategic links to other VM&G-related Novartis Groups (SPO, Procurement, Finance, GDD/VPG, etc.).
Partner with the global Head of Operations (HoO) community to drive a coordinated approach to VM&G across BR.
Represent VM&G in discussions with other Novartis Functions and ensure alignment and transfer of best practices as appropriate.
Integral member of the LSM&SS leadership team representing the VM&G function.

Role Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in scientific/technical/financial or related discipline. Master's degree preferred
People management/Leadership experience desirable.
Experience in a vendor management capacity for a research laboratory environment within a pharmaceutical/biotech company
In-depth knowledge of laboratory operations and research supply chain management.
Previous experience in a research laboratory environment within a pharmaceutical/biotech company
Experience in all aspects of VM&G, including vendor selection, contract management, negotiation, legal requirements US and/or EU, performance tracking, close-out.
Solid basis in finance and procurement principles.
Ability to take both hands-on and consultant positions.
Ability to network with other Novartis Groups (Procurement, Finance, GDD/VPG, etc.).
Ability to work in a complex and dynamic environment.
Experience of working within a matrix organization across countries and cultures.
Excellent communication, consensus building, well developed influencing and negotiation skills and strong drive for operational excellence.

May be required to travel internationally.

Skills Desired

Analysis, Innovation, Lifesciences, Operational Excellence, Scientific Support, Waterfall Project Management