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A global healthcare leader, Novartis has one of the most exciting product pipelines in the industry today. A pipeline of innovative medicines brought to life by diverse, talented and performance driven people. All of which makes them one of the most rewarding employers in their field.

Post: Manager Clinical Distribution

Job Description:
Generates and optimizes distribution plans for investigational medicinal products through strategic balancing of supply vs. distribution costs. Assesses risks in the general set-up of the particular distribution strategy for a clinical trial.
Actively contributes to the optimization of the general supply chain planning for development projects.
Sets the IRT specifications. Reviews and updates IRT supply parameters dynamically over study lifetime to reduce overage and achieve financial targets. Reviews actual enrollment data and updates the distribution plan based on actual recruitment/demand for ongoing studies.
Determines initial logistic load & optimal shipping and resupply parameters in IRT. Is accountable for proactive communication and updates to DSM Trial Managers and Supply Chain Managers on actual recruitment vs. allowed variability from planned recruitment based on supply planning; supports discussions of scenarios and adaptations to supply planning with DSM Trial Manager and Supply Chain Manager. Is accountable for setting up the distribution plans in SAP / Distribution Management Tool. Triggers and monitors shipment and release status of clinical trial supplies from central depot to regional hubs and local depots in IRT. Follows-up with distribution vendors and local hub/depot contacts. Defines optimal shipping lot size per hub/depot considering distribution costs vs. material cost, overage and shipping lead times.

Candidate Profile:
Education (minimum/desirable): Degree in science, engineering or equivalent.
Supply Chain Management certificate preferred
Languages: Fluent English language skills

Experience/Professional requirement:
1. 7+ years of relevant experience in supply chain management in the pharmaceutical industry
2. Excellent IT application know how (e.g. SAP).
3. Good knowledge about the Drug Developmengt process
4. Basic project management , good organization and planning skills
5. Knowledge of relevant regulations
6. Demonstrated problem-solving and idea generation skills
7. Good presentation skills
8. Fundamental Leadership skills
9. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
10. Ability to work in interdisciplinary, cross-functional and cross-cultural teams (USA, Europe and Asia)

Additional Information:
Job ID: 162738BR

Location: Hyderabad
Experience: 7+ Years
Industry Type: Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
Functional Area: CR
End Date: 25th July, 2015

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