Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Location:

• This position will be located in Durham NC and will be an onsite role.
• Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategy governance and operational oversight for MES across the site.
• Align MES priorities with manufacturing goals project commitments and production readiness requirements.
• Oversee MES lifecycle management including support enhancements upgrades and system compliance.
• Ensure manufacturing systems meet GMP FDA data integrity and quality requirements.
• Partner across Manufacturing Quality Engineering and IT to resolve complex system challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement using performance metrics operational trends and KPIs.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing operations through effective MES troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Lead cross-functional projects balancing resources and priorities to deliver business-critical initiatives.
• Maintain audit-ready systems documentation procedures and compliance practices.
• Develop high-performing teams through coaching talent development and a culture of accountability.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences Engineering Information Systems Automation or a related technical field.
• Minimum eight years of experience in manufacturing systems MES automation or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP FDA regulations electronic manufacturing systems and data integrity principles.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing technical or manufacturing-focused teams.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects within a matrix organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across Manufacturing Quality MS&T Engineering IT and Finance.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with MES roadmaps manufacturing data analytics KPIs and digital manufacturing transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting validation change control CAPAs audit readiness and regulatory inspections for GMP computerized systems.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $108500 and 201500 annually

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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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.

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