Band
Level 5
Job Description Summary
The Capacity Planning Lead ensures long-term alignment between demand and capacity for the Large Molecules portfolio, enabling strategic decision-making across biologics, non-biologics, and aseptic products. Additionally, the role supports product cost planning governance to help meet cost targets through effective review of production cost roadmaps.
Job Description
Location: Warsaw, Poland OR Ljubljana, Slovenia; #LI-Hybrid
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accesible for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end long-term demand and capacity planning (LTDCP) for the Large Molecules portfolio
Drive cross-functional collaboration across Portfolio Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality, Finance, and Operations
Facilitate and evolve LTDCP governance for biologics, non-biologics, and aseptic products
Maintain consolidated demand and capacity views aligned with strategic timelines
Develop and refine models and tools for accurate capacity assessments
Align capacity planning with manufacturing strategy and product cost planning (Total Production Cost Roadmaps)
Conduct scenario planning and provide strategic recommendations on supply points and network evolution
Ensure consistency between LTDCP, long-term financial plans, and unit cost targets
Support decision-making for capacity investments, tech transfers, and Business Development & Learning initiatives
Contribute to best practice sharing across Novartis Technical Operations and support governance bodies with cost and capacity insights
Essential Requirements:
Advanced degree in biotech/science (MSc/PhD) or business (MBA)
10+ years of cross-functional experience in global TechOps or regulated environments
Fluent English; additional languages are a plus
Strong knowledge of biologics production and aseptic fill & finish processes
Proven expertise in change management, strategic planning, and project leadership
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills
Ability to work effectively across cultures and functions with a results-driven mindset
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.
Skills Desired
Business Continuity Strategy, Business Continuity Strategy, Business Networking, Business Scenario Analysis , Cost Reduction, Efficiency, General Hse Knowledge, Global Supply Chain Management, Change Control, Incentive Program, Including Gdp, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Inventory Management, Knowledge Of Gmp, Lean Manufacturing, Master Data, Operations, Order Fulfillment, Planning, Procurement, Product Distribution, Risk Management, Sales Operations, Six Sigma, Supply Chain {+ 3 more}
