Associate Director, Global External Partner Management for Medical Devices / Combination Products (m/f/d)

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Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Schaftenau, Austria: About the role: With the increasing diversity of Novartis' portfolio, the need for drug-device combination products is also increasing. As such, we are searching for an Associate Director to lead the External Partner Management (EPM) for Global Device and Packaging Development (GDPD). The Associate Director EPM drives the selection of and collaboration with Third Parties for the development of pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery devices and drug-device combination products including the ‘Make vs. Buy’ strategy in close collaboration with GDPD centers and TRD stakeholders. The role establishes effective governance for outsourced work packages and cultivates high-performing strategic partnerships that accelerate portfolio delivery while ensuring quality, compliance and value. Job Description: Key Responsibilities: Lead a cross-functional matrix team of EPM experts and represent GDPD in TRD EPM networks. Translate TRD’s EPM strategy into actionable guidance for GDPD, enabling effective third-party partnerships. Develop, implement, and refine GDPD’s Make/Buy strategy in alignment with TRD and TechOps. Identify synerg...