Novartis Hiring for Supervisor, Cell Processing Team, CAR-T Production (PM Shift-Sun- Wed) job in Morris Plains Full Time

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

About this role:
365 days a year, we aspire to be the best manufacturer of Cell & Gene therapies to ensure our patients have the treatments they need to live longer, healthier lives.
The Cell Processing Supervisor is located in Morris Plains, NJ and will be responsible for the Work Cell daily operations, specifically to direct, manage operations related to the Processing Unit to produce and deliver product with high quality, in a compliant, efficient, and cost effective manner while safety is maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensures the Work Cell achieves targets for Quality, Safety and Productivity (Production throughout times and batch record review)
• Lead and Facilitate Work Cell meeting. Making schedule and personal adjustments as necessary to properly staff the module
• Maintains an “audit ready” module. Assist with internal pre-audits walkthroughs, CGMP housekeeping and general organization and upkeep of manufacturing spaces
• Maintaining a daily physical presence with direct reports in the module on and off the shop floor to supervise, coach and support
• Making schedule and personal adjustments as necessary to properly staff the mod-ule
• Ability to gown aseptically and work in a clean room environment (ISO 8, 7 and ISO 5) areas for extended periods of time
• Ensure Associates are demonstrating the proper aseptic techniques & behaviour
• Possesses basic technical knowledge and background on Day 0, cell washing and Harvest processing and in-process days
• Proficient in the use of production related IT systems such as SAP, LIMS and MES
• Responsible for training completion of their team
• Adhere to all SOPs, cGMPs, and safety rules and regulations. And Ensure Associates are executing tasks per approved policies and applicable procedures
• Work with team to resolve tactical issues and facilitate Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
• Provide support to all employees in the area to ensure they are equipped with all tools, training and documentation to perform their tasks
• Act in accordance with Novartis Values & Behaviours
• Foster & support a team culture that is curious, inspired and unbossed
• Routinely recognize and reward Associates who demonstrate exceptional behavior
• Manage any disciplinary actions (including PIP’s) with direct reports
• Participate in team member hiring
• Compiles area metrics, reports, and performance levels as required. This may include reporting to higher level Management
This position is a PM shift position, and the shift is Sunday-Wednesday.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
Essential Requirements:
This position is a PM shift position, and the shift is Sunday-Wednesday.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required. A BS/BA degree in Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy or other Life Science-related scientific degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in cGMP
• At least 1 year of Lead/supervisor experience
• Proven process understanding (Pharma, GMP, Regulatory aspects)
Desirable Requirements:
• Cell therapy manufacturing highly desirable
• Project management, Operational Excellence, Product/Process Development or Regulatory experience is desired

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $84,000 and $126,000 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.

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: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive: 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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