Senior Production Technician

IT58 (FCRS = IT058) Advanced Accelerator Applications Italy Srl; Ivrea; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Hybrid working options

14 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Senior Production Technician to join our Pilot Plant team in Ivera, Italy. This role combines hands-on manufacturing with problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement to ensure safe, compliant clinical supply delivery.

You will contribute to technology transfers, qualification and validation activities, and the introduction of new manufacturing capabilities while developing your technical expertise in a highly innovative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of GMP manufacturing or technical experience.
• Two years experience in sterile injectable production.
• Fluent Italian and good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing, preparation, and packaging of sterile radiopharmaceutical products.
• Execute production activities in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead preparation and verification of materials, production kits, and documentation before manufacturing activities.
• Support technology transfer, qualification, and validation activities through operational expertise and process knowledge.
• Deliver training on manufacturing processes, equipment operation, documentation practices, and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, supporting investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, compliance, efficiency, and operational performance.

Skills

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Environment Health and Safety

Environment Management

Laboratory Instrumentation

Manufacturing Processes

Materials Science

Process Simulation

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Technical Writing

Waterfall Model

Education

Technical or scientific education

Job description

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid

Location: Ivera, Italy Relocation Support: This role is based in Ivera, Italy. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Ready to help deliver the next generation of innovative radiopharmaceutical therapies to patients? As a Senior Production Technician, you will play a vital role in bringing innovative clinical products from development to patients. Joining our Pilot Plant team, you’ll combine hands‑on manufacturing expertise with problem‑solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable clinical supply delivery. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to technology transfers, qualification and validation activities, and the introduction of new manufacturing capabilities while continuing to develop your technical expertise in a highly innovative and supportive environment. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, operational excellence, and the chance to make a real impact on patient outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing, preparation, and packaging of sterile radiopharmaceutical products to support clinical supply delivery
• Execute production activities in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Lead preparation and verification of materials, production kits, and documentation before manufacturing activities
• Support technology transfer, qualification, and validation activities through operational expertise and process knowledge
• Deliver training on manufacturing processes, equipment operation, documentation practices, and safety requirements
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, supporting investigations and implementation of corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, compliance, efficiency, and operational performance

Essential Requirements

• Technical or scientific education with experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
• Minimum five years of experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice manufacturing or technical environment
• Minimum two years of experience manufacturing sterile injectable pharmaceutical products
• Strong knowledge of aseptic manufacturing, contamination control, and sterile production processes
• Experience with manufacturing documentation, deviation management, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Fluent Italian and good English communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

Benefits & Rewards

Salary Range: €33,500.00 - €62,100.00

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 33,500.00 - 62,100.00 EUR The base salary offered is determined based on gender‑neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.

• We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs
• In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph

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

Skills Desired

• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Environment Health and Safety
• Environment Management
• Laboratory Instrumentation
• Manufacturing Processes
• Materials Science
• Process Simulation
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Technical Writing
• Waterfall Model

Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives.