Job Description Summary
As a Process Expert, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliable, compliant, and efficient execution of aseptic filling processes within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Job Description
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure business continuity for aseptic syringe‑filling operations by providing expert process support.
- Handle deviations end‑to‑end, ensuring timely investigation, documentation, and release of batches.
- Develop, own, and continuously improve processes, including writing and optimizing process documentation.
- Create and maintain life‑cycle documents to ensure compliance, accuracy, and inspection readiness.
- Represent the company as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during Health Authority (HA) inspections.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional departments and manage stakeholders to align expectations and resolve issues efficiently.
- Participate in validation and qualification activities, supporting equipment, process, and system readiness.
Minimum Requirements:
- Completed technical or scientific degree (e.g., Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Technical Chemistry) or a comparable qualification.
- Strong English and German language skills (spoken and written).
Desirable Qualifications:
- Self‑driven and independent working style; ability to take ownership of topics from initiation to completion.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working with diverse teams.
- Hands‑on mindset — willing to enter production areas, interact with operators, and work directly with equipment; technical affinity required.
- Experience working in a GxP environment/GMP knowledge is an advantage.
What we offer:
In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive bonus/incentive program, a modern company pension plan, childcare support options, learning and development opportunities, as well as global career opportunities within the Novartis Group.
In accordance with Austrian law, we are required to disclose the minimum salary according to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. For this position, the minimum salary is € 59,781.96 gross per year (based on full-time employment). In most cases, the actual salary is higher, as we aim to maintain a competitive market position and take into account your previous experience, qualifications, and individual competencies.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to build diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities we serve. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that fosters bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our employees to reach their full potential.
Our hiring decisions are based on equal opportunity and the best qualifications, regardless of gender, religion, age, skin color, race, sexual orientation, nationality, or disability.
Support for Applicants with Disabilities:
In accordance with legal requirements, applicants with severe disabilities or equivalent status have the option to involve the local representative body for severely disabled employees (SBV) in the recruitment process. If this is your wish, please indicate this in advance by adding a note in your CV.
Join our Novartis Network:
If this position does not match your experience or career goals, but you would still like to stay connected with us and learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, please join the Novartis Network here:
https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Skills Desired
Data Analytics, digital skills, General Hse Knowledge , gmp knowledge, process excellence, ResilienceSkills Required
- Completed technical or scientific degree (e.g., Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Technical Chemistry)
- Strong English and German language skills (spoken and written)
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novartis and has not been reviewed or approved by Novartis.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as a strong overall package, supported by medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside FSAs/HSAs and disability and life coverage. Mental-health support is reinforced through an employee assistance program with psychological support and a network of mental health first aiders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, with an automatic company contribution plus dollar-for-dollar matching in the 401(k). Additional retirement funding is described through an age-based defined contribution program and access to an employee share purchase plan discount.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are framed as robust, including a global minimum of paid parental leave for new parents following birth or adoption. Added supports include domestic partner coverage, dependent-care resources, and benefits such as adoption assistance and child/elder care options.
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What We Do
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
