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Location: Schaftenau, Austria

Are you a dynamic and innovative professional seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry?
Join Novartis, a global healthcare leader dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. At Novartis, we believe in creating a culture of continuous learning and growth, encouraging our employees to push boundaries and achieve their full potential.
We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled individual for the role of Technical Transfer Lead In this crucial role, you'll act as the on-site single point of contact (SPOC) for technical transfers, leading and steering all project activities. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining seamless knowledge flow across functions and sites, providing technical and scientific process support.
If you are ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to a company that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities at Novartis. Join us in our mission to transform the future of healthcare.

This role is based in Schaftenau, Tyrol. Novartis is unable to offer
relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

Act as single point of contact (SPOC) on site for technical transfers: Lead and steer all activities for assigned projects on site level (process, technology, analytics, capacity, etc.).
Form and lead site project team - set priorities for project and project team meetings, coordinate project team activities, ensure that Novartis guidelines as well as HSE and corresponding GMP guidelines are met.
Establish site project plan, elaborate scientifically sound technical strategies with project team, develop contingency plans, identify hurdles, and propose solutions.
Assess and plan site resource needs and get management approval for the overall project costs (e.g., FTEs, batch costs, investments, and external costs), strategy and timelines.
Perform technical feasibility assessment for supply point decision in close collaboration with other stakeholders. Determine scope / design of technical batches for transfer.
Initiate local change control in system on site and ensure approval and closure.
Ensure timely availability of technical documentation according to Novartis guidelines. Write Manufacturing Process Transfer Documents (protocol, report).
Establish local procedures & templates for technical transfers and contribute to process improvements and optimization for product transfers.

Essential Requirements:

4 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, tech transfer management / manufacturing science and technology / technical development / quality
Comprehensive know how in biotechnology processes with experience in executing process transfers
University degree (MSc. or PhD) in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Fluent in English, German is a plus
Project management experience

You’ll receive:
In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 65.605,54 year (on a full-time basis). In most cases, the actual salary will be higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.
We are open for part-time and job-sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities:
If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to disabilities.austria@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

Skills Desired

Change Control, Continual Improvement Process, Cost Reduction, Data Analytics, General Hse Knowledge , Knowledge Of Gmp, Manufacturing Process, Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Technologies, Process and Cleaning Validation, Process Control, Risk Management, Technology Transfer

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