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.
### About the Role


Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:





• 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.
• Owning and leading process improvement activities related to externalized process R&D incl. analytical services and supplies of chem. intermediates and APIs.
• Managing data and readouts related to externalized activities (business, KQI, KPI, etc.)
• Facilitating regular Portfolio and Business Review meeting and other frequent business activities.
• Supporting/leading set up of data bases and document flow process within the EPM unit.
• Supporting documentation/workflows related to externalized business (non-GMP/GMP).
• Contributing to evaluation, selection and onboarding process of new external partners.
• Actively managing interactions between internal and external partners to ensure a constructive and well-functioning collaboration.
• Participating in scientific/technical exchange with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Reviewing technical and GPM-relevant documents.
• Owning, developing and maintaining team SharePoint.

What you'll bring to the role:

• 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.
• Successfully demonstrated expertise in a specific scientific/technical area.
• Experience in operational excellence and Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• 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.• Proven experience in a GMP environment (equipment/facilities, manufacturing, analytics, deviation handling, change control, documentation etc.)
• Successfully demonstrated expertise in a specific scientific/technical area
• Fluent English (oral and written).
• Strong coordination and communication skills, collaborative spirit, self-driven attitude, high level of learning agility are key attitudes.
• Experience and knowledge in procurement of API, intermediates, raw materials and services incl. management of RFPs and RFIs is a plus.


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Division
Development
Business Unit
Innovative Medicines
Location
India
Site
Hyderabad (Office)
Company / Legal Entity
IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No


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