Novartis Hiring for Operational Excellence Specialist job in Millburn Full Time

About the role
Location: On-Site, Millburn, NJ.

At Advanced Accelerator Applications, a Novartis company, we are committed to leading innovation in nuclear medicine and delivering the next generation of targeted radioligand therapy to cancer patients. We are looking for experienced Operational Excellence professionals to help us reach our ambitious goals.

As an Operational Excellence Specialist, you will lead all site related operational excellence activities. This role supports all site functions and collaborates with other sites within the Novartis network. The ideal candidate will drive improvement initiatives and support site leadership in best practices and activities to ensure smooth change processes.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the deployment of Data Management with focus on metrics, dashboards, operating mechanisms, site agendas and Tier meetings.
• Communicates Operational Excellence information/news to site management, staff, and employees.
• Partner and collaborate with leaders to identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead the implementation of Kaizen events.
• The ability to develop process maps and drive key actions to closure.
• Develop, maintain, and report operational excellence effectiveness measures and metrics, including training completion and effectiveness.
• Design and develop effective improvement programs and lead implementation across the functions at the site.

Additional Notes:
• This role is Monday-Friday day shift located on-site at our Millburn, NJ location.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. 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 are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and 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: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know the nature of your request, your contact information and the job requisition number in your message:

• Novartis: e-mail [email protected] or call +1 (877)395-2339
• Sandoz: e-mail [email protected] or call: +1-609-422-4098

Role Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years’ work experience in lean pharmaceutical based GMP manufacturing operations.
• In-depth knowledge of FDA regulations & GMP systems and experience providing process support in a highly regulated or pharmaceutical facility.
• Applied knowledge of value stream mapping, tier structures, six-sigma, lean and operational excellence tools in creating efficient and high-quality processes and end products.
• Ability to facilitate problem solving, work with the shop floor and collaborate with multiple functions for process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent project management, oral and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills

Desirable Requirements:
• Previous Radio pharma experience a plus
• Six-sigma green belt or black belt preferred

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: People and Culture | Novartis.

Pay transparency statement: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $88,000 and $132,000 a year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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 [email protected] call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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