Job Description Summary
#LI-Hybrid
Location: Huningue, France
Relocation Support: This role is based in Huningue, France. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Take ownership of critical manufacturing processes and make a real impact on product quality and release timelines in a fast-paced production environment. As a Process Expert, you will be the key link between production, quality, and engineering—solving complex challenges, managing deviations, and ensuring operations run smoothly across a 24/7 manufacturing setup.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide frontline technical support to resolve process issues and ensure uninterrupted production
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Act as Subject Matter Expert for assigned product and manufacturing processes
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Ensure on-time execution of production activities in line with good manufacturing practice, safety, and quality standards
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Coordinate production operations and manage deviations, CAPAs, and release-related activities
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Develop and maintain optimized production schedules based on material and capacity availability
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Design and manage electronic batch records, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance
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Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve complex manufacturing challenges
Essential Requirements:
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Degree in engineering, biotechnology, or another scientific field
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Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing or production environment (3 years preferred)
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Hands-on experience with cell culture processes
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Good knowledge of good practice standards and deviation handling processes
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple parallel priorities
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Strong learning agility, curiosity, and proactive mindset
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Fluent in French and English
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Benefits and Rewards:
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Salary range: 42 560€ - 63 840€
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An annual bonus
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A focus on your career development
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Access to our Quality of Life at work program
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Flexible working
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Advanced social coverage for you and your loved ones
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27 days of paid leave & 14 days of RTT per year
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Various employee recognition programs
Skills Desired
Data Analytics, digital skills, General Hse Knowledge , gmp knowledge, process excellence, Resilience