Major accountabilities:

• End-to-end manage the whole logistic process (Importation, Transportation, and Disposal) of RLT products and accountable for the on-time performance and customer satisfaction in the EMEA region.
• Develop relationships with leadership contacts at carrier organizations to retain and grow their logistics services while maintaining a customer-centric approach.
• Work closely with manufacturing sites and logistics partners to map out the lanes for each treatment site including clear cutoff times for contingency plans.
• Maintain close collaboration with the global RLT control tower and applicable manufacturing sites to develop processes for the timely monitoring of RLT products. 
• Develop processes and manage projects in a cross-functional manner related to the improvement of logistics operations.
• Proactively manage customs and trade compliance risks to ensure a smooth importation process for each shipment and avoid unnecessary violations with relevant government authority, maintain a sound relationship with local authority.
• Monitor and capture related regulatory updates, verify positive/negative impact on Novartis business, report management if impact is significant, and come up with proposal if needed.
• Monitor logistic-related costs’ accuracy every month and ensure decisions are made in a cost-conscious manner.
• Implement regular audits on transportation companies, provide training and support to both Novartis staff and third-party employees, and ensure all Novartis RLT products are transported in compliance with local regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Higher education (Degree) in Nuclear Medicine, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, etc; or have a professional technical title of junior or above in Pharmacy.        
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in role with experience in operational logistic management role with radioactive drugs or similar time critical operations.
• Knowledge of the local Customs & Environmental Protection Bureau and Health authority requirement to the radioactive drugs importation and supervision.
• Languages: English fluent written and spoken. Good knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese will be valued

 Desirable requirements:   

• Experience in Health Care - Radiopharmaceuticals, Consumer Goods, Chemical or other process industry   

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve