Novartis Hiring for Process Expert (Sun-Wed, nd Shift) job in Millburn Full Time

About the role
Location: Onsite – Millburn, NJ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

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 Manufacturing and Quality Assurance professionals to help us reach our ambitious goals.

As a Process Expert you will provide front line support to manufacturing, working with the production teams to ensure each batch is manufactured safely and in compliance with the batch instructions and quality requirements. You will act as our Subject Matter Expert (SME) for product and process knowledge and will be the first point of contact for product and process related issues. Drives investigations to true root cause, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain manufacturing documentation including Master Batch Record, applicable SOPs, risk assessments, protocols, and other documentation as needed.
• Technical writing/Reviewing to support manufacturing operations including but not limited to, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), batch records and white papers.
• Collect data for ongoing process verification (OPV), support tracking and evaluation of product performance and implementation of CAPAs.
• Authoring/Owning investigations related to material transfer, API synthesis, Drug Substance formulation, Drug product filling, inspection, and packaging.
• Ensure processes are inspection ready at all times.
• Support process optimization and new technology introduction for continued productivity improvement, as appropriate.
• Review validation protocols and reports. Support the execution of process validations, and short-term improvement projects.
• Provide guidance and support to production team through training and knowledge sharing.

Additional Notes:
• This role is Sun-Wed, 2nd shift (1pm-11:30pm), 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.
• 3 years’ experience in a process support shop floor role in GMP manufacturing and/or QA/QC.
• Proven process understanding (Pharma, GMP, Regulatory aspects).
• Strong affinity with and awareness of quality issues. Compliance investigations experience required.
• Excellent technical writing skills

Desirable Requirements:
• Previous Radio pharma experience a plus

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 $84,000 and $126,000 a year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24 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

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