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Clinical Sourcing Manager - Medical Affairs

10+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 28, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Sourcing Manager - Medical Affairs

Job ID: REQ-10029694
Location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)


Role Summary

The Clinical Sourcing Manager leads contract negotiation and management for clinical CROs, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient external service delivery to support Novartis' drug development pipeline.


Key Responsibilities

  1. Vendor Management:

    • Primary contact for negotiating scope of work, assumptions, pricing, and payment schedules.
    • Ensure agreements are advantageous to Novartis, minimizing risks in collaboration with legal, finance, and QA.
    • Manage ESP selection based on category strategy, cost-efficiency, and compliance.
  2. Contracting & Procurement:

    • Prepare and release RFI, RFP, and RFQs for clinical service providers.
    • Drive annual cost-saving initiatives and monitor contract compliance.
    • Facilitate corrective actions from vendor audits.
  3. Project & Stakeholder Management:

    • Plan and manage projects, considering resources, budgets, and constraints.
    • Build sustainable relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive innovation and efficiency.
  4. Regulatory & Financial Compliance:

    • Ensure clinical activities comply with SOX and company procedures.
    • Provide robust financial insights into clinical trial budgets and contracts.

Key Requirements

  • Education:

    • Master’s in science, business, or related field preferred (MBA is an advantage).
    • Lifesciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences background required.
  • Experience:

    • Minimum 9 years in Clinical Development, Pharma R&D, Procurement, or CRO outsourcing.
    • Strong understanding of CRO marketplace, clinical trial processes, and comparator markets.
  • Skills:

    • Contracting, budgeting, and procurement expertise.
    • Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.
    • Project management and stakeholder collaboration capabilities.

Desirable Attributes

  • Solid knowledge of clinical CRO and specialty provider markets.
  • Financial acumen for contract cost optimization.
  • Adaptive mindset to navigate regulatory, legal, and operational challenges.

Why Join Novartis?

  • 236 million lives impacted by Novartis medicines in 2022.
  • Work in a diverse, inclusive environment driven by medical science and digital innovation.
  • Thrive in an "unbossed" culture with integrity, curiosity, and collaboration.

Accessibility: For disability accommodations during recruitment or employment, email: diversityandincl.india@novartis.com

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Division: Operations
Functional Area: Procurement
Employment Type: Full-time, Regular
Shift Work: No