As Senior Process Expert CGT you will act as subject matter expert for all process-specific issues to ensure execution of processes on time, continuously improving in quality and productivity, performed in compliance to c GMP, SOPs and applicable guidelines and functional standards. Supports processes and standards to maintain and improve existing and to implement new innovative concepts and strategies.

Why join Cell & Gene Therapy?

Novartis is pioneering the way in the class of cell and gene treatment and has developed the first CAR-T cell therapy approved for pediatric and young adult patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). The patient is at the center of the process for CAR-T cell therapy. The process begins with the patient at autologous T-cell collection and ends with the patient at infusion.


Key Responsibilities:

• Provide front line support to manufacturing, working with the shift teams, focusing on manufacturing each batch safely, on time, in compliance with the batch instructions and quality requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining the master manufacturing documents of assigned products (e.g. Master Batch Record, Bill of Material (BOM) & Recipe, Quality Risk Assessment).
• Support steward for assessment of technical changes and process changes (task manager ACC/PCC).
• Collect data for ongoing process verification (OPV), support product steward in tracking and evaluation of product performance and implementation of CAPAs.
• Support the execution of process validations and qualifications, and short-term improvement projects, liaising with all the relevant parties at shop floor to ensure accurate execution.
• Perform first line evaluation of product and process related issues, perform root-cause investigations (uncritical, major and critical deviations, complaints, OOS, OOE) and implement effective CAPAs.
• Ensure that technical batches generate sufficient process knowledge by thoroughly testing critical variables.
• Support technology trainings and education programs for production operators and others.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for Audits.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum BSc. or MSc. in Biotechnology, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or equivalent scientific degree with some years of experience in a technical process support role on the shopfloor of GMP manufacturing.
• Or: Ph D in Biotechnology, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or equivalent scientific degree with less experience in a technical process support role on the shopfloor of GMP manufacturing.
• Fluent English language skills (written and oral).
• German language skills are desirable.
• Experience working in a GMP environment.
• Knowledge of Cell & Gene topics.
• Root cause investigation skills.

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that
change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards:

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO:

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

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Operations

Innovative Medicines

Switzerland

Stein Aargau

C046 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma Stein AG

Technical Operations

Full time

Temporary (Fixed Term)

No