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Product Steward

Novartis


Job Location:

Durham, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 126000 - 234000
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Level 4


Job Description Summary

Location: Morrisville North Carolina

Are you passionate about turning data into insights that improve product quality and manufacturing performance Join Novartis as a Product Steward and become the technical expert responsible for maintaining deep product and process knowledge throughout the commercial this highly visible role you will use data analytics process monitoring and scientific expertise to ensure products remain in a state of control drive continuous improvement initiatives and support robust reliable manufacturing operations. Working across multiple functions you will play a key role in product stewardship process validation technical investigations and operational excellence while helping deliver high-quality medicines to patients.


Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the product subject matter expert throughout the commercial manufacturing lifecycle.
  • Monitor process performance through data trending statistical analysis and ongoing product oversight.
  • Lead technical investigations and drive effective corrective and preventive actions for process-related issues.
  • Maintain product-specific quality risk assessments and support robust process control strategies.
  • Ensure products remain in a continued state of validation through ongoing process verification activities.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver process improvements optimization initiatives and manufacturing excellence projects.
  • Support regulatory readiness product transfers and technical change implementation for assigned products.

Essential Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Technology Chemistry or equivalent scientific degree.
  • Minimum five years of experience in Oral Solid Dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes regulatory requirements and GMPs.
  • Experience using data trending statistical analysis and process monitoring to drive decision-making.
  • Proven ability to investigate process issues identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively across technical quality and manufacturing functions.

Desirable Requirements

  • Master of Science degree in Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Technology Chemistry or a related scientific field.
  • Experience supporting product transfers process optimization initiatives and manufacturing excellence programs.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $126000 and $234000 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 -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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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 gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.


Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Range

$126000.00 - $234000.00


Skills Desired

Applied Statistics Change Controls Data Analytics and Digital (Inactive) GDP Knowledge (Inactive) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) HSE Knowledge (Inactive) Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing Production Manufacturing Technologies Operational Excellence Process and Cleaning Validation (Inactive) Process Control Quality Compliance Regulatory Compliance Resilience and Risk Management (Inactive) Technical Leadership Technology Transfer

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Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.

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