What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Student -Vendor Management and Contracting (“VMC”) position at Novartis?
:::Please note: This is a temporary Summer External Worker opportunity at Novartis :::
Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life!
Novartis US partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company. Click here to learn more about Magnit www.magnitglobal.com
Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on...
The Summer External Student Worker, Vendor Management and Contracting (“VMC”)
This student will be responsible for partnering closely with the Associate Directors/Directors of the Vendor Management and Contracting teams in supporting the Center of Excellence with contracting and operational needs including but not limited to, assisting in the implementation and execution of contracts, management of Novartis Patient Services (“NPS”) vendors, and project management.
Major Activities
EDUCATION
Preferred Competencies
Pay Rate: $22 - $34/hr based on skills/qualifications (W2 Only)
Contract: 2-3 months
Health, dental, vision, 401k
Please apply: https://directsource.magnitglobal.com/us/novartis/jobs/89251-summer-student-vendor-management-and-contracting-vmc-east-hanover-new-jersey?utm_source=Pipeline_Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=pipelineListCandidateEmailNew
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?
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accommodation:
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com.
Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life!
Novartis US partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company. Click here to learn more about Magnit www.magnitglobal.com
Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on...
The Summer External Student Worker, Vendor Management and Contracting (“VMC”)
This student will be responsible for partnering closely with the Associate Directors/Directors of the Vendor Management and Contracting teams in supporting the Center of Excellence with contracting and operational needs including but not limited to, assisting in the implementation and execution of contracts, management of Novartis Patient Services (“NPS”) vendors, and project management.
Major Activities
- Assist in facilitating enterprise vendor onboarding, renewal and ongoing operations by supporting submissions and documentation for processes such as governance, risk assessment, fair market value assessments etc.
- Partner with Associate Director/Director and NPS stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Disease State Team, crossfunctional members of Center of Excellence etc) to ensure patient support program contracts and operations are managed.
- Partners with VMC to create an internal playbook.
- Ensure alignment with all working practice documents & policies and business requirements.
EDUCATION
- Candidate should be in an accredited degree-granting college or university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Major in business, healthcare, or other related fields are preferred.
Preferred Competencies
- Excel in problem solving and strategic thinking. Develop innovative, resourceful solutions to complex, unstructured problems.
- Able to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and partners across the organization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, prioritize multiple projects/tasks, analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and implement recommendations for resolution.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Office software.
- Solution oriented and brings a positive attitude in the work environment.
- Knowledge of patient services or similar (including healthcare agency, specialty pharmacy distribution & capabilities, patient care coordination, operational workflows, and/or managed care knowledge)
- Experience in dealing with financial budgets and applying them to programs
- Experience applying design thinking principles.
- Self-starter! Ability to be given direction and run with it.
- Improve patient experience in our support programs through our vendor management operations and contracting strategies
- Ensures vendor processes are up to date and in alignment with task orders, business requirements and legal, privacy, quality, compliance and patient standards
- Assists in ensuring outlined projects are completed within a timely manner.
Pay Rate: $22 - $34/hr based on skills/qualifications (W2 Only)
Contract: 2-3 months
Health, dental, vision, 401k
Please apply: https://directsource.magnitglobal.com/us/novartis/jobs/89251-summer-student-vendor-management-and-contracting-vmc-east-hanover-new-jersey?utm_source=Pipeline_Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=pipelineListCandidateEmailNew
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?
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accommodation:
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com.
Salary : $22 - $34
