Novartis
Process Engineer III
Durham · Mid
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About the role
- This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be an onsite role.
- Join a team committed to delivering life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Lead equipment lifecycle activities to ensure compliant, reliable, and validated manufacturing operations.
- Define and optimize equipment qualification and validation strategies for new and existing systems.
- Own process equipment changes to maintain validated state and drive operational improvements.
- Develop and implement equipment reliability and maintenance strategies that support business objectives.
- Lead capital projects and provide engineering expertise for facility and equipment enhancements.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including User Requirements, Functional Specifications, and Design Specifications.
- Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Sciences to support new product introductions and facility fit assessments.
- Evaluate and implement innovative manufacturing technologies to support long-term site strategy.
- 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 degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum five years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of United States Food and Drug Administration regulations and Good Manufacturing Practice systems in regulated environments.
- Experience supporting manufacturing equipment, facilities, and utility systems within pharmaceutical or biotechnology operations.
- Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to lead complex initiatives and long-term planning activities.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating across multiple functions to achieve business objectives.
- Experience supporting fill finish or drug product manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) systems.
Skills
- Business Continuity, Cost Management, Operational Excellence, Quality Compliance
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.
- $98,700.00 - $183,300.00
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.
Equal opportunity
- The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
- The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
- EEO Statement:
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