About the role
Job Description Summary
#LI-HybridLocation: Hyderabad, India
Drive the future of pharmaceutical artwork at a global scale. In this highly visible leadership role, you will define and lead the strategy for artwork systems, innovation, and supplier management—acting as the global owner of critical artwork systems and ensuring their stability, compliance, and continuous evolution. Working in a complex, cross-functional environment, you will connect business, technology, and external partners to enable reliable, efficient and forward-looking artwork operations that ultimately protect product quality and patient safety.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute global strategy for artwork systems, innovation, and supplier management
Act as global business owner of critical artwork systems, ensuring stability, compliance, and performance
Lead governance and relationship management with global artwork suppliers and key stakeholders
Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and commercial requirements across artwork processes
Drive alignment and standardization of global artwork processes and supplier services
Oversee end-to-end lifecycle management of artwork systems and related business applications
Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance artwork operations, systems, and service models
Manage change portfolio for artwork systems, including prioritization, approvals, and implementation
Monitor service performance through key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement
Act as escalation point for artwork system, process, and supplier-related issues
Essential Requirements
University Degree in Information technology, business, quality, compliance, regulatory or supply chain
Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are considered an advantage
Proven experience in regulatory labelling or artwork management within the pharmaceutical industry
Strong expertise in regulatory requirements and best practices for pharmaceutical packaging artwork
Demonstrated experience in supplier relationship management, strategic planning, and global project delivery
Experience working in complex matrix environments across global organizations
Cross-functional collaboration experience across areas such as Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Marketing
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation
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 diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Skills Desired
Data Analytics and Digital, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Project Management, Resilience and Risk Management, Sap Erp, Stakeholder Management, supply chain management, Supply Chain PlanningAplyr's read
Novartis is a Swiss-based global healthcare leader, known for its focus on innovative medicines and commitment to addressing patient needs through diverse roles.
What's promising
- •Novartis invests heavily in research and development, driving innovation in pharmaceuticals.
- •The company offers a wide range of global career opportunities across various fields.
- •Strong focus on cutting-edge therapies, including gene therapy and AI-driven solutions.
What to watch
- •Regulatory challenges can impact the speed of drug approval and market entry.
- •High competition in the pharmaceutical industry requires constant innovation to maintain market position.
- •Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
Why Novartis
- •Novartis has a robust pipeline of innovative medicines, setting it apart in the healthcare sector.
- •The company emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture across its global operations.
- •Novartis is a leader in digital transformation within pharmaceuticals, integrating AI and data science.
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About Novartis
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide. It focuses on innovative medicines, generics, and eye care.
