Supervisor, Manufacturing

Novartis; Nouvelle-Calédonie; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Durham, NC seeks a Supervisor, Manufacturing to lead frontline operations in a GMP environment, driving performance, quality, and continuous improvement. You will empower a team, ensure operational excellence, and play a critical role in producing high-quality clinical and commercial products safely and efficiently.

The role requires a BS with 5+ years of GMP biopharma manufacturing, strong leadership, and hands-on experience in cell culture, purification, and aseptic fill finish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with at least five years of biopharmaceutical GMP manufacturing experience.
• Alternatively BS with three years in Novartis Gene Therapies products.
• Seven years of experience in biologics, pharmaceutical, or vaccine GMP manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in cell culture, recovery, purification, and aseptic fill finish operations.
• Solid knowledge of FDA regulations and GMP systems.
• Demonstrated leadership to manage, mentor, and motivate teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including technical writing.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting over 35 pounds and ~10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift manufacturing operations to meet production targets aligned with site strategy and quality standards.
• Assign tasks and coordinate team activities to ensure efficient and compliant operations each shift.
• Act as primary contact during shift for troubleshooting and emergency response coordination.
• Lead and document investigations, including deviations, non conformances, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Quality to resolve issues compliantly and drive timely closure of investigations.
• Ensure batch records and SOPs are accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Maintain safe, environmentally responsible, and compliant manufacturing processes at all times.
• Monitor operations and identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Communicate shift performance and key updates clearly through end of shift summaries.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, managing performance, goals, and employee relations.

Skills

Biopharmaceutical GMP

Leadership

Communication

Cell culture

Aseptic fill finish

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science

Five+ years GMP manufacturing experience

Three years in Gene Therapies products

Seven years overall GMP biologics/pharma

Job description

Job Description Summary

What if your leadership could directly impact the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients worldwide? As a Supervisor, Manufacturing, you will lead frontline operations in a dynamic GMP environment, driving performance, quality, and continuous improvement. You’ll empower a team, ensure operational excellence, and play a critical role in producing high-quality clinical and commercial products safely and efficiently.

Job Description

Location:

• This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be an onsite role.
• Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Shift:

• This position follows a 2-2-3 night shift schedule, with working hours from 5:45 PM to 6:15 AM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead shift manufacturing operations to meet production targets aligned with site strategy and quality standards
• Assign tasks and coordinate team activities to ensure efficient and compliant operations each shift
• Act as primary contact during shift for troubleshooting and emergency response coordination
• Lead and document investigations, including deviations, non conformances, and corrective and preventive actions
• Partner with Quality to resolve issues compliantly and drive timely closure of investigations
• Ensure batch records and standard operating procedures are accurate, complete, and up to date
• Maintain safe, environmentally responsible, and compliant manufacturing processes at all times
• Monitor operations and identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance performance and efficiency
• Communicate shift performance and key updates clearly through end of shift summaries
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, managing performance, goals, and employee relations

Essential Requirements:

• One of the following experience pathways is required:
  • Bachelor of Science degree with at least five years of biopharmaceutical GMP manufacturing experience
  • Bachelor of Science degree with three years of experience manufacturing Novartis Gene Therapies products
  • Seven years of experience in biologics, pharmaceutical, or vaccine manufacturing within a GMP environment
• Hands‑on experience in cell culture, recovery, purification, and aseptic fill finish operations
• Solid knowledge of FDA regulations and GMP systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to manage, mentor, and motivate teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting over thirty‑five pounds and approximately ten percent travel

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $41.06 and $76.25 per hour.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

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.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$85,400.00 - $158,600.00

Skills Desired

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