Job Description Summary
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Job Description
Key responsibilities:
Drive deployment of data management systems, focusing on metrics, dashboards, and site operating mechanisms.
Optimize and participate in Tier meetings at all levels, establishing clear indicators of effectiveness.
Support execution of the site’s operational roadmap through effective governance and alignment of leadership responsibilities.
Build and connect measurement systems for functions, projects, and programs to overall site strategy.
Coach and influence teams to embed continuous improvement and lean methodologies across the site.
Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and small departmental improvement projects to enhance processes.
Monitor risk management strategies, ensuring compliance and readiness for emergencies or crises.
Essential requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Life Sciences.
2–3 years’ experience in lean, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)–regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) systems.
Demonstrated ability to apply value stream mapping, tier structures, Six Sigma, and operational excellence tools.
Ability to facilitate problem solving, work with the shop floor, and collaborate with multiple functions for process improvement initiatives.
Strong project management, communication, and Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Essential requirements:
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
The salary for this position is expected to range between $85,400 and $158,600 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
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EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
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Salary Range
$85,400.00 - $158,600.00
Skills Desired
Change Control, Chemical Engineering, Continual Improvement Process, Efficiency, Employment Discrimination, Flexibility, General Hse Knowledge, Good Documentation Practice, Knowledge Of Capa, Knowledge Of Gmp, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process, Manufacturing Production, Physics, Process Control, Production Line, Productivity, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Scheduler, Technology Transfer, Well-Being