Head of Supply Chain, Indianapolis (Associate Director)

Supply Chain Head

At Novartis, we are pioneering the future of cancer treatment through Radioligand Therapy (RLT) - a powerful fusion of nuclear medicine and precision oncology. As we expand our global RLT manufacturing footprint, we are seeking passionate, purpose-driven individuals to join our mission of delivering life-changing therapies to patients around the world. The Supply Chain Head is accountable for overall ownership of the site's supply chain operations, ensuring that processes and systems are executed consistently and improved to operate at effective and efficient levels. This role enables seamless operations with a focus on inventory management, procurement, resource planning, and delivery to achieve operational excellence. The Supply Chain Head is responsible for the detailed scheduling and coordination of resources required to meet production demands for therapeutic commercial products and clinical studies. This involves planning and managing time, people, materials, and equipment to ensure production requirements are met. The role includes oversight of product delivery to customers, with a focus on maintaining a balanced and optimized inventory to sustain operations without interruptions while achieving short-term operational excellence. The position ensures a reliable supply of materials is available on time to meet production schedules, while maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support uninterrupted operations. The Supply Chain Head is responsible for managing inventory to ensure an optimal cash flow and oversees shipping and receiving processes for materials and finished products. This role also includes responsibility for establishing and managing the procurement process for both direct and indirect materials and services, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards. By driving efficient and compliant procurement operations, the Supply Chain Head ensures the site's supply chain functions remain aligned with overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Ensure robust site supply chain processes from procurement through delivery.
• Lead demand and production planning, including capacity and scheduling oversight.
• Optimize inventory levels and logistics platforms to meet service and cost targets.
• Oversee shipping / receiving, internal / external warehousing, and material movement.
• Manage vendor contracts in collaboration with Global Procurement.
• Maintain budgetary controls across procurement and logistics functions.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a diverse, high-performing team (510 direct reports).
• Build team capabilities in supply chain, OpEx, and GMP operations.
• Support succession planning, onboarding, and technical training.

Essential Requirements :

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $138,600 and $257,400 per year. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

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.

The Novartis Group of Companies are 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 application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range : $138,600.00 - $257,400.00

Skills Desired : Business Continuity Strategy, Business Networking, Business Scenario Analysis, Change Control, Cost Reduction, Efficiency, General HSE Knowledge, Global Supply Chain Management, Incentive Program, Including GDP, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Inventory Management, Knowledge Of GMP, Lean Manufacturing, Master Data, Operations, Order Fulfillment, Planning, Procurement, Product Distribution, Risk Management, Sales Operations, Six Sigma, Supply Chain