Novartis
Commissioning and Qualification Expert
Durham · Contract
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About the role
- Shift: Shift schedule will be phased in as the site approaches go-live.
- We are planning for 12-hour rotating shifts which will include at least one weekend day.
Responsibilities
- Lead C&Q activities for GMP facilities, utilities, equipment, and systems across capital projects and operations.
- Develop and execute qualification strategies, plans, protocols, and documentation to maintain GxP compliance.
- Drive project risk assessments and implement effective risk mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within quality expectations.
- Establish, implement, and continuously improve engineering standards, SOPs, templates, and best practices.
- Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and PAI activities while strengthening inspection readiness.
- Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including selection, contracting, performance monitoring, and compliance oversight.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to build high-performing engineering teams.
- We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering projects, C&Q, validation, or compliance within GMP environments.
- Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience supporting regulated manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, GxP, qualification lifecycle, validation principles, and regulatory expectations.
- Proven project management experience delivering complex engineering projects safely and compliantly.
- Fluent English communication skills with the ability to effectively engage technical and business stakeholders.
Compensation
- The salary for this position is expected to range between $98,700 and $183,300 annually The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
- Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
- Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
Benefits
- US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
- In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
- Learning together.
Equal opportunity
- The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
- Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
- EEO Statement:
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