Sr. Manager Serialization & Product tracking Operations

Major accountabilities:

• Provide guidance and direction on serialization & product tracking related activities
• Process and Supply Chain mapping from a serialization and product tracking perspective
• Lead the development and implementation of an effective compliance program for Track and Trace markets and product safety, identifying potential compliance risks associated with business strategies, and establishing effective controls and compliance oversight related to those risks.
• Develop a compliance program foundation which includes oversight of a Track and Trace program structure and foundation, ensuring that all elements of an effective compliance program are in place and integrated into existing structures and processes where appropriate.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of the regulations (both what is required and what is recommended) is used to build the processes, systems, and controls to maintain compliance throughout the product supply chain
• Partner with external trading partners and internal stakeholders to help understand and resolve more complex matters such as tracing, verification, and suspect product investigations.
• Implement monitoring programs to ensure manufacturing site compliance and exception management.
• Lead and support Novartis serialization system implementation around SAP ATTP and SAP ICH system.
• Support Novartis internal manufacturing system and contract manufacturing system integration using ATTP, ECC and SAP ICH system.
• Design and deploy the serialization solution enhancements in ATTP, SAP ICH systems.
• Develop a staffing strategy to meet technical and project deployment priorities for Serialization.
• Lead the team responsible for implementing track & trace solutions for the regions

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

• Understanding of global regulations and Health Authorities expectations governing computerized systems (CSV, Part 11, etc.)
• Experience in the development, implementation and lifecycle management of computerized systems in regulated environments
• Experienced in the operational management of GxP solutions including the related technologies to support the operations. .
• Experience in GxP qualification activities
• Participation in Industry association forums related to serialization
• Supply Chain and Project Management experience
• Pharmaceutical, Generics experience and SAP experience
• Subject matter expertise in pharmaceutical product serialization, track and trace systems (SAP ATTP, ICH, EPCIS, GS1, etc.) and associated challenges and risks impacting the supply chain.
• Significant experience and familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements, including federal / state / international regulations, DSCSA requirements, verification of trading partners, etc.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills to interact with senior leadership and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to drive organized, multi-function collaboration, including with non-SC part

Languages :

• English.

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