Novartis Farmacéutica
Associate Director, Manufacturing Operations
Novartis Farmacéutica, Morris Plains, New Jersey, us, 07950
Associate Director, Manufacturing Operations
Job ID REQ-10028470 Location: Morris Plains, NJ #LI-Onsite About this role: The Associate Director of Manufacturing Operations for Morris Plains Cell and Gene Therapy is responsible for the overall operations within the manufacturing area operating over multiple shifts 24/7/365. The Associate Director provides direction, leadership, and guidance to support roles that directly affect daily operations which are expected to produce and deliver product with high quality in a safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Key Responsibilities:
Accountable for all aspects of staffing, including recruiting talent, and strategic/succession planning. Ensures adequate resources and cross-training to meet the demands of a multi-product processing facility. Supports the operations site strategy and ensures tactics are aligned with strategy. Contributes to site financial and business goals. Performs prioritization of core operations and continuous improvements of projects. Designs and optimizes Manufacturing processes to meet demands of multiple products. Serves as escalation point for Manufacturing issues that occur on weekdays and weekends. Collaborates with all support functions to ensure that the production plan is met. Supports process improvement initiatives and ensures that Operational Excellence is embedded in the team. Represents manufacturing during Health Authority inspections. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent required. Advanced Degree preferred. 8+ years' experience in cGMP required, with aseptic and cell therapy manufacturing highly desirable. 8+ years' direct management experience. Demonstrated experience leading large multi-level teams (shop floor leaders). Project management, Lean, Operational Excellence, Product/Process Development or Regulatory experience a plus. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. 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? Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations: The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 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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Job ID REQ-10028470 Location: Morris Plains, NJ #LI-Onsite About this role: The Associate Director of Manufacturing Operations for Morris Plains Cell and Gene Therapy is responsible for the overall operations within the manufacturing area operating over multiple shifts 24/7/365. The Associate Director provides direction, leadership, and guidance to support roles that directly affect daily operations which are expected to produce and deliver product with high quality in a safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Key Responsibilities:
Accountable for all aspects of staffing, including recruiting talent, and strategic/succession planning. Ensures adequate resources and cross-training to meet the demands of a multi-product processing facility. Supports the operations site strategy and ensures tactics are aligned with strategy. Contributes to site financial and business goals. Performs prioritization of core operations and continuous improvements of projects. Designs and optimizes Manufacturing processes to meet demands of multiple products. Serves as escalation point for Manufacturing issues that occur on weekdays and weekends. Collaborates with all support functions to ensure that the production plan is met. Supports process improvement initiatives and ensures that Operational Excellence is embedded in the team. Represents manufacturing during Health Authority inspections. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent required. Advanced Degree preferred. 8+ years' experience in cGMP required, with aseptic and cell therapy manufacturing highly desirable. 8+ years' direct management experience. Demonstrated experience leading large multi-level teams (shop floor leaders). Project management, Lean, Operational Excellence, Product/Process Development or Regulatory experience a plus. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. 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? Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations: The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 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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