Novartis · 1 day ago
Head (Manager) Production Support & CI
Millburn, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$108K/yr - $202K/yr
5+ years expNovartis is pioneering the future of cancer treatment through Radioligand Therapy. In this role, you’ll lead a high-performing Production Support and Continuous Improvement team to elevate on-time, right-first-time manufacturing and champion a culture of safety, quality, and inclusion.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
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
Qualification
Required
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 problem‑solving capabilities to support decision‑making 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
Preferred
Experience in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing or Radioligand Therapy environments
Benefits
Health, life and disability benefits
A 401(k) with company contribution and match
A generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Company
Novartis
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops medicines for serious diseases to improve and extend people's lives.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.49BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2024-06-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.49B
2018-02-14Grant· $6.5M
2000-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Grant
Vice President & Global Program Head
John von Brachel
VP, Head of Content Lab
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