Associate Clinical sourcing Manager

13 hours ago

Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic Novartis Full time 480,000 - 960,000 per year

Job Description Summary

The Associate Clinical Sourcing Manager supports Novartis clinical trials by managing sourcing activities for Contract Research Organisations (CROs). Ensure compliant, timely, and cost-effective external service delivery to enable the Novartis drug development pipeline.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and release RFI, RFP, and RFQs; negotiate with suppliers for new requests and scope changes.
  • Act as primary contact for vendors on scope of work, assumptions, pricing, and payment schedules.
  • Negotiate, develop, and execute contract frameworks (MSAs, SLAs) with key suppliers and ensure implementation.
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and QA to ensure agreements minimise risk and deliver commercial advantage.
  • Drive supplier selection based on category strategy, value-added services, and cost optimisation.
  • Monitor compliance, reduce maverick spend, and deliver annual productivity improvements.
  • Manage complete contract packages for clinical ESP activities, ensuring SOX and company compliance.
  • Support vendor audits and corrective action plans.
  • Track supplier performance against expectations and contracts.
  • Identify and implement innovative sourcing solutions to create value.
  • Plan and manage projects considering priorities, resources, budgets, and constraints.
  • Build sustainable stakeholder relationships across business structures and networks.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Clinical Development, Pharma R&D, or Procurement.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in outsourcing within Pharma or CRO industry.
  • Fluent in English and French (spoken and written).
Desirable Requirements
  • Master's degree or MBA in business administration or scientific field.
Benefits & RewardsCzech Republic: Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement); 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Accessibility and Accommodation:Czech Republic: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. India: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally:

Skills Desired

Internal And External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies, Negotiating, Root Cause Analysis And Problem-Solving, Vendor Management

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