Global Artwork Head Systems, Innovation & Supplier Management

Location

#LI-HybridLocation: Warsaw, Poland. Relocation support: not available. Please apply only if you are accessible.

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 artwork management, regulatory operations, supply chain, quality, digital platforms or related pharmaceutical business functions within a regulated environment.
• Experience as a business owner, product owner or governance lead for enterprise platforms and digital solutions is considered a strong advantage.
• 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.

Rewards

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 195,700.00 – 363,400.00 PLN.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. 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. Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, are provided, and a minimum of 14 weeks of paid parental leave is offered.

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.

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.