Case Study: Novartis achieves full visibility and control of its contingent workforce with Magnit’s MSP and Direct Sourcing

Novartis Gains Full Visibility and Access to Contingent Workforce

Novartis, the global healthcare company, faced limited visibility and inefficiencies in managing its US contingent workforce and a high-volume internship recruiting process that left hiring managers overwhelmed. To gain deeper analytics, improve performance, reduce costs and better collaborate with suppliers, Novartis engaged Magnit and adopted Magnit’s vendor-neutral MSP along with its Direct Sourcing and curation services.

Magnit implemented an integrated MSP and Direct Sourcing solution—combining white-glove program management, AI candidate matching, Curation Services and Strategic Advisory—giving Novartis enterprise-wide control and faster hiring velocity. The partnership delivered measurable impact: $239M in cost savings and avoidance (2007–April 2023), 50% of spend through diverse suppliers, 13% annual spend saved, a 2% bill reduction after six months, 2,469 unique project engagements, 187,000 job titles analyzed, and strong satisfaction rates (93% managers, 94% suppliers).

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