Novartis Posted September 29, 2026

Site Supply Chain Head

Zaragoza, Spain FULL_TIME
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#LI-Onsite Location: La Almunia de Doña Godina, Zaragoza, Spain Relocation Support: This role is based in La Almunia de Doña Godina, Zaragoza, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. What if your next role could directly strengthen the supply chain that brings critical treatments to patients? As Site Supply Chain Head, you will shape and execute the site supply chain strategy, empower a talented team, and bring planning, procurement, inventory, and production together. Your leadership will help safeguard supply continuity, improve operational performance, and ensure the right resources are available when patients need them most.

Major Accountabilities:Define and execute the site supply chain strategy in alignment with business objectives.Lead and develop the supply chain team, building capabilities and supporting talent growth.Integrate production, material, and logistics plans to ensure accurate execution across systems.Lead materials planning and procurement to maintain uninterrupted supply and optimal inventory levels.Strengthen supply continuity by identifying, assessing, and mitigating site-level supply risks.Optimize backup doses to balance customer service, product availability, and waste reduction.Monitor budgets and supply chain performance, delivering improvements in cost, quality, and service.Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve planning, procurement, and operational performance. Obligatory Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, nuclear medicine technology, or a related field.At least 10+ years of relevant experience in supply chain or a comparable role.Proven expertise in inventory management, procurement, production planning, and supply continuity.Experience using enterprise resource planning systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder-influencing capabilities.Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills.Rewards At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: Spain: EUR 60,100 – 111,500 The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.  In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.  Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics. Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf  Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.  Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Job details

Seniority
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Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Zaragoza, Spain
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 2556 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 173 biopharma companies.

2556Comparable roles tracked
2343Currently active
173Companies hiring similar roles
56Countries represented

Salary context

663 of 2556 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

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Lowest disclosed · Associate Director, Digital Scientific Workflows · Merck $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Highest disclosed · VP, CMC Development Technical Strategy · ModernaTX, Inc. $272,200/yr – $490,100/yr
Peer group range $0 – $381,150 (median $122,400)

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United States1233
India167
Germany134
France95
Ireland91
Netherlands77

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Seniority mix

1172 of 2556 peers have a known seniority level

Senior323
Manager265
Associate154
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc147
Principal88
Director79
Associate Director75
Senior Director34
Executive/VP7

Therapeutic area mix

12 of 2556 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease7
Rare Disease2
Oncology2
Dermatology & Aesthetics1

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