Associate Clinical sourcing Manager

1 week ago

Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic Novartis Full time

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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