Technical Trainer, AM Shift

Job Description Summary

Summary
The Technical Trainer will be responsible for the maintenance and delivery of the technical training associated with the entire value stream. This role provides technical training to the manufacturing cell processors, aseptic trainers, media technicians, and other value stream manufacturing related functional roles.

 

Job Description

Location:

• This is an onsite position located in Morris Plains, NJ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role.  Please only apply if the location is accessible for you.

Shift:

• The working hours for this role will be 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Coach, mentor, and train cell processors on the required skills, technical courses, and materials in manufacturing process to perform their jobs efficiently
• Maintain and support the scheduling of technical training activities including all required training for the manufacturing process (e.g. classroom instruction, systems training, etc.)
• Maintain the training program in accordance with business needs, regulatory requirements, and Quality Management System Assist in the development and / or review developed training materials for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effectiveness
• Oversee and maintain training equipment, material and training environment
• Demonstrate strong Aseptic Technique, Process Knowledge, and maintain gowning and aseptic process qualifications Support investigations and CAPAs related to manufacturing process within required timelines while ensuring that the training program remains in alignment
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer in relation to technical transfer activities, as required
• Actively align manufacturing processes with technical training and ensure consistent alignment between the processes Provide training regarding best practices, technical transfers, and other trainings as needed to the manufacturing, quality, warehouse, support, site management

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of work experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent
• 1+ year/s of related pharmaceutical technical training experience preferably in a production, QA, and/or QC related role preferred
• Direct experience working in a GMP and aseptic or sterile environment
• Cell & gene therapy experience preferred
• Leadership experience highly desired (i.e. team lead, SME, senior technical role, etc.). Foster & support a team culture that is engaged and empowered

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $77,000 and $143,000 annually.

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

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

$77,000.00 - $143,000.00

 

Skills Desired

Change Controls, Chemical Engineering, Continual Improvement Process, Efficiency, Employment Discrimination Law, Flexibility, General Hse Knowledge, Good Documentation Practice, Knowledge Of Capa, Knowledge Of Gmp, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Production, Physics, Process Control, Production Lines, Productivity, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Technology Transfer, Well-Being, Workforce Planning