Technical Manager, External Supply Operations

Novartis; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Mumbai seeks a Technical Manager, External Supply Operations to drive technology transfers of OSD products to CMOs and to ensure transfer readiness. You will oversee validation activities, assess CMOs, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet timelines.

The role requires a Master’s in Pharmacy and 10+ years in pharma manufacturing with tech transfer and GMP expertise. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential for successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pharmacy or higher with relevant pharma background.
• Minimum 10 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with tech transfer exposure.
• Hands-on experience with OSD processes, tablet manufacturing, and CMOs.
• Strong GMP knowledge and regulatory understanding.
• Proven ability to drive multiple tech transfer and validation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology transfers of OSD products to CMOs and manage transfer readiness.
• Assess capabilities, identify gaps, and support CMOs to meet targets.
• Drive validation activities and oversight of protocols, timelines, and acceptance criteria.
• Monitor validation batches at sites and provide hands-on technical support.
• Review data to ensure quality, compliance, and regulatory readiness.
• Collaborate with Supplier Relationship Teams, Quality, and external partners.
• Provide regular project updates, risk assessments, and technical recommendations.

Skills

Technology Transfer

OSD Manufacturing

GMP Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Validation

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Description Summary

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Location: Mumbai, India

Join us in shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing. As Technical Manager, External Supply Operations, you will manage Manufacturing Science & Technology activities across external manufacturing partners, driving product stewardship, technology transfers, process improvements, and successful new product launches that help bring medicines to patients worldwide.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technology transfers of Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) products to Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
• Assess manufacturing capabilities, identify technical gaps, and support CMOs in achieving transfer readiness.
• Drive manufacturing and packaging validation activities, ensuring protocols, timelines, and acceptance criteria are met.
• Monitor validation batches at manufacturing sites and provide hands‑on technical support during execution.
• Review manufacturing, validation, and stability data to ensure product quality and compliance requirements are met.
• Investigate technical issues and support the implementation of effective solutions during transfer and validation activities.
• Collaborate closely with Supplier Relationship Teams, Lifecycle Managers, Quality, and external manufacturing partners.
• Manage multiple product transfers and validation projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
• Provide regular project updates, risk assessments, and technical recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Act as the technical expert for OSD manufacturing processes across assigned external manufacturing partners.

Essential Requirements

• Master's degree or post-graduation in Pharmacy.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with minumum 7 years in Technology Transfer, Manufacturing Science & Technology, or Technical Operations.
• Strong experience with Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) products, including tablet manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience leading technology transfers to Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing and packaging validation activities, including protocol development, execution oversight, and validation review.
• Strong understanding of GMP, pharmaceutical quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to independently drive multiple tech transfer and validation projects and effectively manage technical stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of English and proficient in the local language.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is 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 recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

• Applied Statistics
• Manufacturing Production
• Manufacturing Technologies
• Operational Excellence
• Process Control
• Quality Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Leadership
• Technology Transfer