Job Description

Summary 5! The typical number of projects you will participate in as the new EPM Specialist based at Novartis Hyderabad sit. As part of the Global Drug Development (GDD) team, this role is essential in ensuring the development of highest quality small molecule drug substances throughout the life cycle of each project, required to support clinical trials.Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\xc2\xb7 Leading and facilitating operational excellence in the External Partner Management (EPM) unit of Chemical and Analytical development (CHAD) in their new group in Hyderabad/Genome Valley.\xc2\xb7 Owning and leading process improvement activities related to externalized process R&D incl. analytical services and supplies of chem. intermediates and APIs.\xc2\xb7 Managing data and readouts related to externalized activities (business, KQI, KPI, etc.)\xc2\xb7 Facilitating regular Portfolio and Business Review meeting and other frequent business activities.\xc2\xb7 Supporting/leading set up of data bases and document flow process within the EPM unit.\xc2\xb7 Supporting documentation/workflows related to externalized business (non-GMP/GMP).\xc2\xb7 Contributing to evaluation, selection and onboarding process of new external partners.\xc2\xb7 Actively managing interactions between internal and external partners to ensure a constructive and well-functioning collaboration.\xc2\xb7 Participating in scientific/technical exchange with internal stakeholders and external partners.\xc2\xb7 Reviewing technical and GPM-relevant documents.\xc2\xb7 Owning, developing and maintaining team SharePoint.What youll bring to the role:\xc2\xb7 Desirable: PhD/MSc in chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent and a minimum 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry in chemical development and/or commercial.\xc2\xb7 Successfully demonstrated expertise in a specific scientific/technical area.\xc2\xb7 Experience in operational excellence and Six Sigma certification is a plus.\xc2\xb7 Excellent knowledge of data management and software/tools such as Office package (e.g. Excel, SharePoint, MSTeams), SAP, planning tools etc.
Personal inclination for IT solutions and data management is a plus.\xc2\xb7 Proven experience in a GMP environment (equipment/facilities, manufacturing, analytics, deviation handling, change control, documentation etc.)\xc2\xb7 Successfully demonstrated expertise in a specific scientific/technical area\xc2\xb7 Fluent English (oral and written).\xc2\xb7 Strong coordination and communication skills, collaborative spirit, self-driven attitude, high level of learning agility are key attitudes.\xc2\xb7 Experience and knowledge in procurement of API, intermediates, raw materials and services incl. management of RFPs and RFIs is a plus.Skills Desired Coaching Skills, Data Science, Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Project Management, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing

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