Production Lead

Job Description Summary

This role is located on-site in Indianapolis, IN. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

At Advanced Accelerator Applications, a Novartis company, we are committed to leading innovation in nuclear medicine and delivering the next generation of targeted radioligand therapy to cancer patients. We are looking for experienced Manufacturing professionals to help us reach our ambitious goals.

As a Production Lead you will be responsible for directing the daily activities of a team of Production Technicians manufacturing Radioligand Therapies. You will be accountable for ensuring on-time and cost-effective production delivery while maintaining a culture of safety, quality, diversity, and inclusion.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the training and development of Production Technicians and provide feedback on performance.
• Ensure batches are executed in compliance with cGMP expectations, Aseptic best practices, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Identify, support, and implement process improvements.
• Author and review Standard Operating Procedures that pertain to Production-related activities.
• Strong interpersonal, written, communication skills along with problem solving and follow-up skills are required.
• Maintain an “audit ready” production area. Assist with internal pre-audits walkthroughs, cGMP housekeeping and general organization and upkeep of manufacturing spaces.

Additional Specifications:

• This position will involve wearing protective clothing and working in a Manufacturing Grade C clean room environment.
• This position has the potential for weekend shift work/overtime as needed.

Shift:  This role is Monday-Friday, AM Shift.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry or other science related field preferred
• Near vision performance should be the equivalent of 20/20 with no impairment of color vision. The use of corrective lenses to achieve the desired visual acuity is permitted.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor operators on the manufacturing floor in a sterile cleanroom environment. 
• 3+ years of experience in a cGMP Biopharmaceutical environment
• 1+ years of experience in a process support floor role in cGMP manufacturing

Desirable requirements:

• Radio Pharma Experience highly desired

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $40.38 to $60.57/hour; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Benefits and rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:  https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

 

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workpl