Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and schedule maintenance and calibration activities for all site equipment and instrumentation to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations
Create, maintain, and update equipment records and detailed maintenance plans aligned with production schedules and operational priorities
Provide technical support to maintenance resources and reliability maintenance teams to enable effective execution of planned work
Deploy, sustain, and support site maintenance programs to ensure consistent, compliant, and reliable equipment performance
Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure work is thoroughly planned, scoped, estimated, staffed, and executed according to schedule
Partner closely with production scheduling, operations, and contracted services to align maintenance execution with site and business objectives
Analyze work orders by urgency, complexity, skill requirements, location, and available manpower to optimize execution flow
Issue and sequence work orders to technicians or work teams to support efficient use of internal maintenance resources
Coordinate and direct external subcontractors to support maintenance activities and special project work
Prepare and deliver maintenance performance metrics and statistical reports demonstrating productive workforce utilization
Essential Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Broad exposure to multiple technical disciplines, including power transmission, lubrication technology, and electrical and electronic control systems
Maintenance experience supporting biopharmaceutical processing equipment such as bioreactors, filtration systems, fillers, and clean room air systems
Demonstrated working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems and maintenance materials management functionality
Experience developing and maintaining preventive and predictive maintenance plans for manufacturing equipment
Working knowledge of reliability centered maintenance techniques and their application to manufacturing equipment
Ability to perform in-depth root cause failure analysis and apply findings to improve equipment performance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other applicable computer software
Desirable Requirements:
SAP experience strongly preferred.
Novartis Compensation:
The salary for this position is expected to range between $81,200 and $150,800 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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Company will not sponsor visas for this position.
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
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 to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or 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.
Salary Range
$81,200.00 - $150,800.00
Skills Desired
Knowledge Of Core Work Processes, Knowledge Of Relevant Tools And Systems