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Supply Operations Manager (m/f/d) / Manager nabave tretjih dobaviteljev (m/ž/d)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Ljubljana
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles5 certified filings for “Finance Manager” (Financial Quantitative Analysts) in NJ: $73k–$113k, median $113k. Most were filed at wage level II (60%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here (32.060) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Salary Range: 32.060,00 € - 59.540,00 € Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Relocation Support: This role is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Help shape how innovative medicines reach patients around the world. As a Supply Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in orchestrating complex third-party customer supply operations, ensuring seamless execution from order placement through shipment and invoicing. Working across global functions and international stakeholders, you will drive operational excellence, strengthen supply chain processes, and create scalable solutions that enable reliable delivery and business growth. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy connecting people and processes, and are passionate about continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a highly collaborative global organization. Job Description Key Responsibilities: • Manage the end-to-end operational workflow for third-party customer orders, from purchase order through shipment and invoicing. • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless order execution, delivery, and revenue recognition. • Partner with global teams to enable successful operational implementation. • Drive alignment across stakeholders by communicating delivery plans and managing changes throughout execution. • Ensure timely completion of operational activities supporting planned shipments, invoicing, and customer commitments. • Facilitate effective coordination between supply chain, finance, master data, and site functions to resolve issues proactively. • Lead process improvement initiatives that strengthen operational efficiency, stability, and robustness. • Develop and maintain standardized execution checklists and governance practices to support consistent order fulfillment. Essential Requirements: • Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry with strong knowledge of supply chain, supply planning, and order fulfilment processes. • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and coordinate stakeholders across multiple functions to achieve common objectives. • Strong project management skills with a track record of driving complex activities to successful execution. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels. • Proactive, accountable, and results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and urgency. • University degree in Business Administration, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, or equivalent experience, with 10+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience. Desirable Requirements: • Experience collaborating with commercial organizations and external pharmaceutical customers. • SAP expertise, including key user experience, combined with AI fluency. We offer permanent employment with 6 months of probation period. Submit your application with the CV in Slovenian and English language. Rewards: At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 32.060,00 - 59.540,00 EUR 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. 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. In addition to your base salary, you