Process Expert

Novartis • Durham, CA

5d • $85,400 - $158,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Step into a role where your technical expertise directly drives the success of life-changing medicines. As a Process Expert, you will be at the heart of manufacturing operations, ensuring processes run smoothly, compliantly, and efficiently. You will act as the go-to specialist on the shop floor—solving complex challenges, supporting production teams, and continuously improving quality, safety, and productivity. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation and operational excellence go hand in hand.

Requirements

• University degree in Science, preferably Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a GMP manufacturing process support role
• Minimum 7 years of experience in relevant field for candidates without a university degree
• Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements across multiple health authorities
• Solid scientific and technical understanding, including manufacturing and automation principles
• Good understanding or ability to quickly learn production processes
• Experience with manufacturing systems such as MES, SAP, or similar platforms
• Strong teamwork, communication, influencing skills, and ability to adapt and work under pressure

Nice To Haves

• Data Analytics
• digital skills
• General Hse Knowledge
• gmp knowledge
• process excellence
• Resilience

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline expert support for process-specific issues in manufacturing operations
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for assigned products and processes
• Coordinate production activities to ensure on-time execution aligned with approved documentation
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
• Review batch records and ensure timely completion of batch documentation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date production documentation to support compliance and audits
• Support validation activities and changeover processes between production campaigns
• Deliver training programs and build technical capabilities of production teams
• Collaborate with training teams to define and maintain qualification standards
• Promote strong quality and health, safety, and environmental culture on the shop floor

Benefits

• health
• life and disability benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
• performance-based cash incentive
• annual equity awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree