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 : Clinical Sourcing Manager, R&D
Job Description
Summary
The Clinical Sourcing Manager generates, negotiates, and executes contracts to support the utilisation of clinical Contract Research Organisations (CROs) for Novartis Clinical Trials. This role assures compliant, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective external service delivery to support the Novartis drug development pipeline. The Clinical Sourcing Manager also participates in projects and initiatives to ensure Clinical Contracting & Outsourcing Management is prepared to respond to changing needs and requirements (legal, operational, regulatory, and financial).
Major accountabilities :
• Prepare and release RFI, RFP, and RFQs; negotiate with suppliers for new requests and scope changes.
• Act as the main contact with vendors for negotiation of scope of work, study assumptions, pricing, and payment schedules.
• Negotiate, develop, and execute contract frameworks (including MSAs & SLAs) with key suppliers and ensure implementation.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and QA to ensure agreements are commercially advantageous and minimise risk.
• Select ESPs based on category strategy, value-added services, cost avoidance, and savings opportunities.
• Drive productivity improvements and ensure spend/contract compliance, including monitoring and reduction of maverick spend.
• Ensure complete contract packages for clinical ESP activities and secure necessary approvals for compliance.
• Contribute to vendor audit requests and facilitate corrective action plans.
• Ensure ESPs deliver in line with expectations and contracts.
• Proactively identify and pursue new ideas and opportunities to create value.
Candidate Profile
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences required.
• Master’s/other advanced degree or MBA in business administration or a scientific field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Clinical Development, including clinical trial budget development.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Outsourcing within Pharma or CRO industry.
Additional Information
Qualification : Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences
Location : Hyderabad (Office)
Industry Type : R&D
Job ID : REQ-10064546
End Date : 20th November 2025
Clinical Sourcing Manager : Apply here
See All D.Pharm Alerts M.Pharm Alerts B.Pharm Alerts M.Sc Alerts
See All Other Jobs in our Database
Subscribe to Pharmatutor Job Alerts by Email
