SummaryLocation: New Cairo, Cairo - EgyptRelocation Support: This role is based in New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.The Senior Supply Chain Lead for Gulf Cooperation Council, Middle East, Türkiye, and North Africa Healthcare markets is a senior regional leadership role accountable for end to end supply chain strategy, planning, and performance across a complex, multi country region. The role ensures a reliable, compliant, and cost effective supply of medicines while driving service excellence, profitability, and working capital outcomes.Working in close partnership with Commercial, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations leaders, this role plays a central part in aligning supply chain decisions with business priorities and patient needs, while supporting sustainable growth and operational resilience across the region.About The RoleKey ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead the regional supply chain strategy across Gulf Cooperation Council, Middle East, Türkiye, and North Africa Healthcare markets in alignment with business objectivesLead demand and supply planning processes to ensure reliable product availability while balancing service, cost, and inventory targetsOwn regional inventory and working capital performance, ensuring disciplined planning and execution across marketsOversee order management, logistics operations, distributor performance, and tender support activities across the regionPartner with Commercial and Finance teams to align supply chain decisions with sales, margin, and cash flow prioritiesIdentify, assess, and mitigate supply risks, ensuring proactive issue resolution and business continuitySupport product launches, life-cycle management, and network changes in close collaboration with cross‑functional partnersDrive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supply chain efficiency, transparency, and resilienceEssential RequirementsUniversity degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Finance, Engineering, Science or a related fieldSignificant experience in supply chain management within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or fast‑moving consumer goods environmentsProven experience leading supply chain operations across multiple countries or regionsDeep expertise in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, logistics, and order managementDemonstrated ability to deliver improvements in service levels, cost performance, and working capitalStrong experience working cross‑functionally with Commercial, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teamsSolid knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems, including strong experience with SAPExcellent communication (fluent English language required), influencing, and stakeholder management skillsDesirable RequirementsKnowledge of the Arabic language is preferredExperience working in tender‑driven and highly regulated marketsCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Novartis is a proud member of the ILO Global Business and Disability Network and the Valuable 500, promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in workplaces around the world. We also collaborate with international partners, such as Disability: IN, Purple Space, and Business Disability Forum to identify and develop best practice solutions to enable people with disabilities to participate as equal members of our organization.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-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)