摘要
The Capacity Planning Lead ensures long-term alignment between demand and capacity for the Large Molecules portfolio, enabling strategic decision-making across biologics, non-biologics, and aseptic products. Additionally, the role supports product cost planning governance to help meet cost targets through effective review of production cost roadmaps.
About the Role
Location: Warsaw, Poland OR Ljubljana, Slovenia; #LI-Hybrid
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accesible for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end long-term demand and capacity planning (LTDCP) for the Large Molecules portfolio
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across Portfolio Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality, Finance, and Operations
- Facilitate and evolve LTDCP governance for biologics, non-biologics, and aseptic products
- Maintain consolidated demand and capacity views aligned with strategic timelines
- Develop and refine models and tools for accurate capacity assessments
- Align capacity planning with manufacturing strategy and product cost planning (Total Production Cost Roadmaps)
- Conduct scenario planning and provide strategic recommendations on supply points and network evolution
- Ensure consistency between LTDCP, long-term financial plans, and unit cost targets
- Support decision-making for capacity investments, tech transfers, and Business Development & Learning initiatives
- Contribute to best practice sharing across Novartis Technical Operations and support governance bodies with cost and capacity insights
Essential Requirements:
- Advanced degree in biotech/science (MSc/PhD) or business (MBA)
- 10+ years of cross-functional experience in global TechOps or regulated environments
- Fluent English; additional languages are a plus
- Strong knowledge of biologics production and aseptic fill & finish processes
- Proven expertise in change management, strategic planning, and project leadership
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills
- Ability to work effectively across cultures and functions with a results-driven mindset
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
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Innovative Medicines
PL03 (FCRS = PL003) Novartis Poland Sp. z o.o.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Technical Operations
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