Solution Design Manager Pricing

ROLE PURPOSE
This role will help drive the execution of Novartis’ ambition to turn data and digital into a strategic asset to drive actionable insights across the organization. This ambition is one of key pillars in the broader digital transformation happening at Novartis to be a focused medicines company powered by data and digital.
Accountability for the design in the respective work package, build and deployment of LDC in-scope processes and data based on the user-requirements defined in conjunction with the domain pillars and the E2E data team. Working with architecture to identify new technologies and the new possibilities arising out of it.
Key Objective:
Shape the future processes, data and digital technology solution for Novartis in a specific area of expertise (in our case this is pricing)
Partner with GPOs and GPMs to deliver a “One Novartis”, fit-for-purpose solution
Engage with Business Sprint Champion to iteratively get input on design deliverables from countries & functions
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Accountable for the LDC Solution Design in the area responsible based on the business requirements based on the Novartis architectural standards, performance, quality and security principles
• Accountable for deciding on design decisions for complex issues in strong collaboration with the respective functional GPOs and LDC Pillars based on a detailed rational and interpretation to fully understand implications of the proposal for the integrated solution
• Accountable that Solution Design:
• meets business and user requirements
• adheres to high level conceptual design and it is tracible
• it is aligned with architectural roadmap
• improves and sustains standardization efficient while respecting regulatory/control requirements (e.g., NFCM-control requirements, P3, TPRM, GxP)
• supports the development, execution and operations of solutions
• Work (together with the IT Expert) in the assigned area and ensuring integrated solutions by strongly being connected to experts in connected work packages, data & analytics, by applying a continuous improvement mindset
• Prepare and run fit-gap workshops in the area of the assigned work package, identify critical integration points and dependencies, propose solutions for key gaps, provide effort estimations and alignment with business teams
• Accountable that dedicated project work is delivered to agreed time, cost and quality constraints following the release calendars
• Accountable for the solutions are peered reviewed, formally documented and signed off by domain pillars and business functions
• Accountable that solution testing is performed and meet quality standards
• Champion the need to stay standard from a customization perspective by establish standardized design and development processes to enable cost effective delivery
• Ensure adherence with all relevant internal / external security and compliance policies and procedures (e.g. FDA, Novartis IGM framework)
• Ensure close collaboration with pillar teams and country reference group members, regular meetings and workshops are conducted and feedback from operations is taken into consideration.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• University level degree
• Additional Project Management training, a certification/designation desirable
• Lean / Six Sigma Certified preferred
• At least 3 years’ experience in country and global roles
Strong end user experience in SAP S4/HANA and Vistex or Model N, including proven experience in
• Defining pricing conditions / calculation schemes related to tender and contract negotiation
• Defining and developing pricing strategy & commercial policies
• Defining and determining all condition types related to condition contracts (on and off invoice, inclusion / exclusion rules)