365 days a year, we aspire to be the best manufacturer of Cell & Gene therapies to ensure our patients have the treatments they need to live longer, healthier lives.

The Value Stream Support Supervisor is responsible for the Work Cell daily operations, specifically to direct and manage operations related to the dispensary area responsibilities, inventory management, Apheresis Receipt, Final Product Packaging (FPP), and other duties required to support the core functions. The supervisor ensures the schedule adherence of value stream support tasks with a focus on safety, high quality, compliance, efficiency, and in a cost effective manner.

***Shift Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 6am - 2:30pm***

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensures the Work Cell achieves targets for Quality, Safety and Productivity
• Lead and facilitate daily Work Cell meeting
• Administering schedule and personnel adjustments as necessary to properly staff the dispensary and APH/Pack processes across all shifts
• Maintains an “audit ready” areas. Assist with internal pre-audits walkthroughs, CGMP housekeeping and general organization and upkeep of manufacturing spaces
• Maintains a controlled inventory by ensuring all manufacturing Associates understand impact of material accuracy and leading monthly cycle counts to reconcile potential is-sues
• Maintaining a daily physical presence with direct reports on and off the shop floor to supervise, coach, and support
• Ensure Associates are demonstrating the proper GMP behaviors
• Responsible for successful on time completion of required training curriculum comprising of the necessary Global Operating Procedures (GOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of his/her team
• Adhere to all SOPs, cGMPs, and safety rules and regulations and ensure Associates are executing tasks per approved policies and applicable procedures
• Possesses basic technical knowledge and background for value stream support related responsibilities (kitting, materials management, material flow, Apheresis receipt, and FPP)
• Proficient in the use of production related IT systems such as SAP, LIMS, MES, Cell Chain, ESOPs, AGILE, 1QEM
• Coordinate, monitor, and improve production process in conjunction with Manufacturing Team and Operational Excellence Program (OpEx)
• Supports quality events to facilitate fast and robust resolutions, and in accordance with set due dates
• Work with team to resolve tactical issues and facilitate Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

What you'll bring to the role:

• 1+ years Lead/supervisor experience preferred
• 2+ years cGMP manufacturing experience required, with supply chain or logistics experience highly desirable
• Proven process understanding (Pharma, GMP, Regulatory aspects).
• Project management, Operational Excellence, Product/Process Development or Regulatory experience a plus
• Shift Hours: Tuesday - Saturday / 6am - 2:30pm

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $84,000 and $126,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Why Novartis?

766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


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 in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com 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.

Operations

CELL & GENE THERAPY

USA

Morris Plains, NJ

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Technical Operations

Full Time

Regular

Yes

No