Associate Expert Drug Supply — Novartis

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Salary Range

CHF65,870.00 - CHF122,330.00

Job Description Summary

This position supports the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients and solid dosage forms for clinical studies in Novartis TRD PHAD ORAL Supply. Are you passionate about bringing innovative medicines to patients worldwide? As an Associate Expert Drug Supply, you will play a critical role in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients and solid dosage forms that support cutting-edge clinical trials. Joining our TRD PHAD Oral Supply team, you will work in a highly collaborative and quality-focused environment where your expertise directly contributes to the development of new treatments and helps transform patients’ lives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture solid dosage forms in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice standards.
• Sieving and milling of active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Perform in-process (IPC) and process flow controls (PAK), ensuring accurate documentation within manufacturing execution systems.
• Execute encapsulation, tableting, granulation, and precise drug processing (PDP) activities according to approved procedures.
• Operate, set up, clean, and disinfect manufacturing equipment and production areas.
• Support equipment maintenance, calibration, qualification, and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to audit readiness, continuous improvement initiatives, and key performance indicator achievement.
• Collaboration in the creation / revision of procedural documents (SOP, WP, FRM).
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, data integrity, and information security requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Completed vocational training in a technical, pharmaceutical, chemical, food production, or related field.
• Fluent German language skills, both written and spoken.
• Good English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience working within a Good Manufacturing Practice regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience operating manufacturing equipment and following documented procedures.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including active ingredients or solid dosage forms.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within pharmaceutical or chemical development manufacturing environments.
• Forklift license or certification.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 65,870.00 - 94,100.00 - 122,330.00 CHF Annual

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Description

The position supports the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients and solid dosage forms for clinical studies within the Novartis TRD PHAD ORAL Supply Team. Specifically, the activities relate to the GMP-compliant production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and solid dosage forms, operation of manufacturing equipment, support for maintenance & qualification, as well as cleaning and documentation of the activities performed.

Main Responsibilities

• GMP-compliant manufacture of solid dosage forms, including Precise Drug Processing (PDP), encapsulation, tableting and/or granulation, as well as performing in-process controls (IPC) or process flow controls (PAK) and entering data into the MES system
• Mixing, sieving, and milling of active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Operation of manufacturing equipment, including setup, cleaning, and disinfection of the manufacturing equipment and rooms
• Support maintenance & calibration of manufacturing equipment and participate in assigned investment projects (e.g., as part of qualification and commissioning)
• Perform delegated sampling
• Responsible for orderliness and cleanliness in the assigned areas of responsibility and rooms
• Responsible for ensuring the availability of the assigned equipment
• Personal responsibility for ongoing training/development
• Participate in the implementation of and compliance with 5S and IQP/Continuous Improvement (CI) measures
• Participate in preparing internal and external audits and actively participate in conducting the audits
• Contribute to meeting the Supply Team-specific process performance indicators (KPI)
• Contribute to the creation / revision of procedural documents (SOP, WP, FRM)
• Compliance with the cGMP, HSE, Data Integrity and ISEC (Information Security) guidelines

Vocational Training

• Minimum: Completed vocational training
• Preferred: Vocational training as a chemical and pharmaceutical technologist, vocational training in the food sector or in a hygiene operation, or technical vocational training with experience in a GMP-regulated environment (e.g., mechanic, mechatronics technician, etc.)

Language Skills

• Minimum: Fluent German language skills (spoken and written)
• Preferred: Good English language skills (spoken and written)

Professional Experience

• >5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment if no specialized training as a chemical or pharmaceutical technologist has been completed.
• Experience in a development operation for chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing is desirable.
• Experience in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (sieving, mixing, and milling activities) or solid dosage forms (mixing, granulating, sieving, milling, compacting, extruding, tableting, encapsulation, Sorting, Coating)
• Forklift license desirable

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams that represent the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Support

Novartis works with everyone and provides appropriate support. If you require support during the application process due to an illness or disability, or would like more detailed information about the essential duties of a position, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know your request and provide your contact details. Please include the job reference number in your message.

Skills Desired

• Capacity Planning,
• Continual Improvement Process,
• Materials Management,
• Project Planning,
• Supply Chain

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