This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis 

Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life! 

 Novartis partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company. Click here to learn more about Magnit.

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Role description: 

Plans and executes tasks related to logistical processes in the area of reference sample management as well as shipment orders (global shipping) at site level. Acts as a point of contact for the project team for logistics-related requests.

Main activities (including but not limited to):

• Execution/organization of global shipping orders for pharmaceutical products in an officially regulated environment
• Carrying out sample preparation (aliquoting)
• Manage the inventory of reference substances (electronic and physical) on behalf of the analytical laboratory in centralized facilities
• Adherence to cost, quality, quantity and schedules for all assigned tasks
• Delivery according to the appropriate quality standards, ensuring compliance with systems, equipment and processes
• Contribute to digital initiatives as a subject matter expert (optional)
• Work in accordance with the relevant SOPs, GMP, GLP, QM, HSE, ISRM & Novartis guidelines
• Use of complex tools/equipment, laboratory automation tools, and specialized facilities
• Contribute to increasing efficiency and productivity when working on assigned projects
• Creation of raw data documents for handover to internal and/or external customers
• Review and/or approval of documents in one's own area of responsibility in accordance with current processes
• Main contact person (local representative of a global team) for internal customers in their own area of responsibility
• Guidance from colleagues. Acting as a mentor (if applicable)

Requirements for the role:

• At least: Completed vocational training (e.g. dispatch planning/pharmaceutical development/logistics in the GMP area) or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of successful professional experience in the field of global shipping logistics. Additional knowledge in the field of analytical development or manufacturing is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of software and computer tools. Mastery of quality principles (GMP, ALCOA+).
• High organizational knowledge and independent work (management experience is an advantage).
• English must have - German nice to have
• very hands on personality

Workload: 60% (24 hours per week)
Role type: Onsite
Estimated Start date: May 2025

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?

EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodation: 
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at [email protected].