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.
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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: Assistant Manager - Third Party Manufacturing
To ensure manufacture of good quality products at Third Party Manufacturing units as per the agreed Production plan at the most optimum cost, and in 100% compliance with Novartis GMP requirements
Job Description:
* Product Supply & TPM Operating rhythm
- Ensure timely supply of Product from TPMs to meet the Monthly dispatch requirement
- Execute TPM operating rhythm to ensure hassle free operations
- Ensure timely submission of reports from TPMs as part of the operating rhythm
- Provide support to other functions like QA, R&D, Packaging Development and Direct Procurement.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings
* TPM Performance Management
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to evaluate TPM Performance and drive KPI as a culture at TPMs.
- Design and implement TPM performance evaluation model
* Product Costing and COGS Budgeting
- Develop cost sheet for all products and benchmark with the best in the industry
- Support COGS budgeting by co-coordinating with the other functions
- Update the BOM of all products on timely basis
* New Product Development & Technology transfer to TPMs
- Work closely with Innovations team, R&D, QA and TPMs for new product development
- Engage in new TPM selection , screening and finalization
- Technology transfer of products from R&D to commercial production stage
* Quality System Implementation
- Focus on TPMs for improvement of Quality Systems in manufacturing
- Support to QA & Compliance for audits of TPMs
* Corporate Citizenship
- Liaison with TPMs to ensure compliance with Novartis CC guidelines
- Ensure closure of CAPA of audit action points
Key Performance Indicators
- Monitor OTIF at TPM - Month on Month and week on Week
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Performance management scorecard
- New product launches - timely availability of product as per agreed timelines
- TPC – Third Party Cost
- Better & Cheaper
- Compliance audit Scores – Internal and External audits
Candidate Profile:
1. Educational qualification: Science Graduate, preferably B. Pharma. Post graduation will be added advantage.
2. Experience : 5-7 years relevant experience, preferably in a Pharma MNC
3. Key skills required in the candidate: Interpersonal skills, team spirit, communications skills, negotiations skills, leadership skills (managing TPMs),
4. Should be willing to travel anywhere in India
Additional Information:
Experience: 10-12 years
Location: Thane
Education: B.Pharm, B.Sc, M.Pharm, M.Sc, MBA
Industry Type: Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research
Functional Area: NCH
Division: Pharma
Job Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Permanent
Job ID: 127224BR
End Date: 27th Sep, 2013
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