Head (Manager) Production Support & CI

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the site Production Support team, Project Management, and Operational Excellence initiatives to achieve site goals.
• Oversee project timelines and budgets while ensuring clear communication across internal and external partners. Responsible for Production Support Budget planning, execution and adherence.
• Ensure effective oversight of production-related investigations (deviations, OOS, OOE, OOT, CAPAs, and trending) and Change Control systems. Communicate status and issues clearly, assess associated risks, analyze deviation and event trends, and drive timely resolution through defined action plans.
• Manage timelines and deliverables for technology transfer, process development, and other projects executed at site and CMOs.
• Optimize manufacturing workflows through continuous improvement and corrective action implementation.
• Serve as subject matter expert on product and process knowledge to support Annual Quality Product Reviews and drive innovation.
• Establish and maintain full compliance with cGMPs and Environmental Health and Safety standards.
• Maintain the master manufacturing documents for assigned products (e.g., Master Batch Record, Bill of Material (BOM) & Recipe, Quality Risk Assessment).
• Prepare for and participate in health authorities' inspections and internal audits.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or another technical function within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to guide, develop, and motivate teams.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problemsolving capabilities to support decisionmaking in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively across functions and sites to deliver on shared objectives.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and continuous improvement methodologies applied in regulated operations.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing or Radioligand Therapy environments.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $108,500 and $201,500 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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