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Production Lead, PM (Sun-Wed)

Novartis Group Companies
401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Millburn
Jun 06, 2025

Job Description Summary

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This role is located on-site in Millburn, NJ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if the location is accessible for you.

The Production Lead is responsible for the daily operations, specifically to direct, manage operations related to the Production Unit to produce and deliver product with high quality, in a compliant, efficient, and cost-effective manner while safety is maintained.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure batches are executed and records all applicable data in compliance with cGMP expectations.
  • Author and review Standard Operating Procedures that pertain to Production-related activities.
  • Engage with Production Management and Process Experts to identify and implement process improvements within areas of expertise.
  • Maintain an "audit ready" module. Assist with internal pre-audits walkthroughs, cGMP housekeeping and general organization and upkeep of manufacturing spaces.
  • Assist Production Manager with communication of job-related information during daily meetings and organize the team for daily activities.
  • Supervise training to ensure new hires have necessary technical skills and knowledge.
  • Adhere to all SOPs, cGMPs, and safety rules and regulations.
  • Ensure associate are demonstrating proper aseptic behaviors and Good Documentation Practices on the Shop Floor. Provides innovative solutions to complex or process improvement issues.
  • Support investigations and impact assessments for deviations.
  • A self-motivated individual with a strong sense of ownership and discipline.

Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) is preferred; If the applicant does not have a degree, a minimum of 2-3 year of experience in cGMP or aseptic environment is required.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, communication skills along with problem solving and follow-up skills are required.
  • Must be well organized, flexible and work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to lift or carry up to 35 pounds.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Previous Radio pharma experience a plus

Shift: This role is Sun-Wed, PM Shift (4pm-4am, 12-Hour Shifts, alternating Wednesday's).

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $37.02 and $68.75 per hour. 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.

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

$77,000.00 - $143,000.00

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
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