Site MS&T Lead (Large Molecule)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Manufacturing Science and Technology organization and build a high-performing team of engineers and scientists
• Manage start-up activities for new site operations including MS&T laboratory build and initial technology transfers
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes including preparation of data and reports supporting regulatory compliance
• Plan execute and document experiments studies and manufacturing processes qualifying equipment materials and processes
• Own and manage process analytical and characterization knowledge related to production and required raw materials
• Interface with global Manufacturing Science and Technology and change management organizations on process improvements and changes
• Serve as the scientific and technical representative for process-related topics with internal sites and external partners
• Partner with Manufacturing to meet production schedules ensure commercial supply and uphold quality standards
• Lead process and cleaning validation activities and continued process verification to maintain a state of control
• Perform process monitoring data trending and investigations to maintain product quality and prevent process drift

Essential Requirements:

• M.S. degree in biochemistry chemical engineering bioengineering or a related technical field with at least 8 years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing; or a B.S. degree with 10 years of experience in the same field
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations within a cGMP environment with accountability for technical decisionmaking crossfunctional alignment and sustained operational performance
• Current or previous experience supporting Large Molecule manufacturing processes within a biopharmaceutical production environment.
• Experience leading start-up activities and technology transfers for new manufacturing capabilities
• Hands-on experience supporting cell culture recovery purification and or aseptic fill and finish operations
• Familiarity with global cGMP manufacturing regulations for drug substances drug products devices and validation and qualification requirements
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across Manufacturing Quality and Regulatory organizations
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% as needed

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $138600 and $257400 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 addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

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Relocation Support: Yes

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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