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Novartis Hiring for Value Stream Support Lead job in Morris Plains Full Time
The Value Stream Support Lead is responsible for working with the team to complete all daily responsibilities for Value Stream Support, as well as providing assistance with oversight of all dispensary and APH/Pack related activities to ensure high performance and scheduled delivery.
***Shift Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 6am – 2:30pm***
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Oversight & Subject Matter Expert Activities:
• Assisting in the daily scheduling of personnel, delegation of responsibilities in the dispensary and APH/Pack areas, and shift set-up activities
• Assisting with facilitation of the daily Work Cell meeting and delivery of shift report communications
• Assisting in the training and coaching of associates in both dispensary and APH/Pack to ensure they have the necessary technical skills and knowledge for the area
• Proficient in the use of production related IT systems such as SAP, LIMS, MES, Intralinks and iRelease and support real time system trouble shooting
• Provide feedback to Supervisors on performance and values & behaviors of associates and area workflow
• Ensure MES and logbook entries are accurate
• Escalate process issues and assist with real time triage
• Integrating and harmonizing best practices within your areas of expertise
• Enforcement of best in class cGMP, cGLP, and aseptic behaviors
• Role model Novartis’s Values and Behaviors
• Support and initiate deviation investigations that involve your work environment
• Accountable for maintaining an audit ready work environment
• Responsible for supporting facilities and equipment commissioning activities
• Authoring and/or reviewing documentation (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures) that pertains to dispensary or APH/Pack related activities
Dispensary Activities:
• Provide oversight in the dispensary area including coaching and enforcement of procedures outlined in SOPs, WPs, and SDAs
• Ensure patient schedule is communicated and manage workflow to properly kit and stage all materials for efficiency
• Ensure timely response to all kitting requests
• Ensure accurate SAP inventories are maintained for all components and assist with monthly cycle counts
• Ensure proper status segregation, expiry, control, and storage of media lots and dispensary materials
• Kanban system is utilized to ensure FIFO
• Maintain all gowning materials in the ISO8 area to adequate levels
• Ensure dispensary area has ample supply of non-inventory items
• Equipment cleaning is performed as required
APH/Pack Activities:
• Receipt and inspection of incoming Leukapheresis
• Final product packaging and shipping
• On time delivery of scheduled Day 0 apheresis for patient processing
• Receipt and storage of final product from scheduled patient processing
• Follow-up communication to resolve outstanding issues with internal and external customers
• Coordination of shipping, receiving, storage and processing of goods. May include imports/exports.
• Ensure inventory accuracy of GMP and non-GMP LN2 storage locations
• Monitor and communicate schedule updates and changes
• Ensure all materials and documentation is available and accurate so not to impede daily activitiesWhat you’ll bring to the role:
• High School Degree or GED equivalent. Associate’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of related experience in cGMP/FDA regulated industry. Warehouse experience preferred.
• SAP/MES knowledge
• Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills along with problem solving and follow-up skills are required
• Train the Trainer Certification
• Must be well organized, flexible and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Alternate shifts, weekends and overtime will be required
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $66,000 and $99,000year; 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?
236 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2022, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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.
