Senior Production Technician

Novartis Italia; Ivrea; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Italia in Ivrea, Italy is seeking a Senior Production Technician to join the Pilot Plant team. You will oversee sterile radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring GMP compliance, documentation accuracy, and successful technology transfers to support clinical supply delivery.

You will lead material preparation, participate in validation activities, and provide training on processes and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Technical or scientific education with experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• 5+ 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.

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.

Skills

Italian language

English communication

Education

Technical or scientific education

Job description

Summary

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.

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

At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

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.

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards:

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