Production Manager

1 day ago

Carlsbad, United States Novartis Group Companies Full time

Job Summary

Novartis is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the manufacturing operations unit in achieving site objectives in areas such as Safety, Supply, Cost, Quality, and People for a GMP Radioligand Therapies Production Facility.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the daily operations and efficient utilization of resources to meet processing demands.
  • Ensure the products are produced, inspected, stored, and released in accordance with approved procedures.
  • Support shop floor trouble shooting and problem solving as needed.
  • Responsible for authoring, reviewing, and/or approving GMP documents.
  • Ensure Good Documentation Practice are followed on the shop floor.
  • Ensure production team receives complete cGMP training and are qualified to perform the required operations.
  • Support compliance activities including deviations, CAPAs, Investigation, and OOS and OOT.
  • Interview and hire production staff in conjunction with other functions and/or Head of Production.
  • Implement cost control programs or procedures.
  • Audit and review emergency paperwork and processes to ensure compliance.
  • Monitor and regulate staffing needs to ensure optimum staffing levels are supporting business demands.
  • Establish and optimize training programs for manufacturing.
  • Assist in preparation for commercial launch, including commissioning and qualification of rooms and equipment.
  • Ensure and maintain qualified status of production equipment and methods for intended use in Production lines.
  • Ensure adequate management of Production related validations, transfers, investigations related activities (deviations, OOS, OOE, OOT, CAPAs, trending), and Change Control systems.
  • Prepare for and participate in Health Authority inspections and internal audits.
  • Ensure Production personnel are duly qualified, and manufacturing is properly conducted and documented for all performed activities.
  • Evaluate and approve Production records as required and manage the staff objectives, performance, and development.
  • Analyze Key Performance Indicators with a statistical mindset to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with supply chain organization to plan production and deliver 100% On-Time-In-Full deliveries.
  • Perform analysis of trends in deviations and other events and facilitate resolution defining action plans.
  • Follow-up on actions to ensure timely execution.
  • Help promote an unbossed culture supporting ownership, innovation, speak-up, and accountability.

Job Dimensions:

Number of associates:

Direct: 3-5 associates

Financial responsibility:

(Budget, cost, sales, etc.)

Manufacturing OPEX budgets.

Responsible for drug product COGS > US $1 million.

Working Conditions:

  • Ensures reliable and compliant operations.
  • Improves outcome in regulatory inspections.
  • On-site with daily presence in a pharmaceutical laboratory and manufacturing facility.

Essential Requirements:

  • BS degree in life sciences, engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, or related field or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Training in radiochemistry or radio pharmacy is an preferred.
  • 4 or more years' experience in GMP operational roles with direct experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, specifically low bioburden manufacturing preferred, 3+ years of leadership experience.
  • Involvement with quality regulatory inspections of facilities from major agencies such as FDA or EMA.
  • Shows the appropriate sense of urgency around given tasks.
  • Strong change management skills, adaptability, and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Proficient technical writing skills.
  • Proven ability to plan and manage operational process for maximum efficiency and
  • Good understanding of manufacturing and validation requirements and activities.
  • Radiation safety education (desired).
  • Strong leadership skills (communication, cross-functional teamwork, drive to enable problem solving).
  • Leverage new technologies and techniques to eliminate non-value adding activities and improve productivity/performance through new processes.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range

$118,400.00 - $177,600.00

Skills Desired

Assembly Language, Change Control, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Continual Improvement Process, Efficiency, General HSE Knowledge, Good Documentation Practice, Knowledge Of CAPA, Knowledge Of GMP, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process, Manufacturing Production, Process Control, Productivity, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Scheduler, Six Sigma, SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), Team Work, Technology Transfer, Web Methods Flow

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