Operational Excellence Specialist

Novartis • Millburn, NJ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Help reimagine cancer care by shaping how our Radioligand Therapies (RLT) reach more patients—safely, reliably, and faster. At Novartis, we’re pioneering the future of treatment through the fusion of nuclear medicine and precision oncology. As we expand our global RLT manufacturing footprint, you’ll play a pivotal role as an Operational Excellence Specialist at our Millburn site: turning data into decisive action, coaching teams, leading continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives, and embedding lean, high‑quality ways of working that scale. Your impact will be felt across the site and the broader network—strengthening performance, elevating patient safety, and accelerating delivery of life‑changing therapies to people around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Life Sciences.
• 2–3 years’ experience in lean, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)–regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) systems.
• Demonstrated ability to apply value stream mapping, tier structures, Six Sigma, and operational excellence tools.
• Ability to facilitate problem solving, work with the shop floor, and collaborate with multiple functions for process improvement initiatives.
• Strong project management, communication, and Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive deployment of data management systems, focusing on metrics, dashboards, and site operating mechanisms.
• Optimize and participate in Tier meetings at all levels, establishing clear indicators of effectiveness.
• Support execution of the site’s operational roadmap through effective governance and alignment of leadership responsibilities.
• Build and connect measurement systems for functions, projects, and programs to overall site strategy.
• Coach and influence teams to embed continuous improvement and lean methodologies across the site.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and small departmental improvement projects to enhance processes.
• Monitor risk management strategies, ensuring compliance and readiness for emergencies or crises.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees