Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the team meets targets for quality, safety, and productivity
• Lead and facilitate daily team meetings to align priorities
• Manage dispensary staffing and scheduling across all shifts
• Maintain audit-ready manufacturing areas through internal pre-audits and walkthroughs, general organization and upkeep to manufacturing spaces.
• Oversees inventory control by promoting material accuracy awareness among manufacturing associates and leading monthly cycle counts to address and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide daily coaching and supervision to associates on and off the shop floor
• Ensure timely completion of team training on SOPs and Global Operating Procedures
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and OpEx teams to improve production processes
• Support resolution of quality events and drive CAPAs to meet compliance timelines
• Compile area metrics, reports, and performance levels for management visibility

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy or other Life Science-related scientific degree preferred; or in lieu of a degree, 4 years’ relevant work experience
• Minimum 2 years of cGMP manufacturing experience; preferably with supply chain or logistics experience
• 1 year of experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical processes and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in production systems such as SAP, LIMS, MES, and AGILE
• Demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and drive operational excellence

Desirable Requirements:

• Project management, Operational Excellence, Product/Process Development or Regulatory experience a plus

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $81,200 and $150,800 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.

Company will not sponsor visas for this position.