Junior Product Steward, Manufacturing Science & Technology

Novartis; Baarle-Nassau; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Novartis in Baarle Nassau, NL is seeking a Junior Product Steward to own process knowledge across the product lifecycle, overseeing transfer through commercial production and leading ongoing verification activities. You will monitor performance, ensure validated state, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining GMP compliance.

Collaborating with manufacturing, quality, validation, and regulatory teams, you will analyze data, write and review test protocols, and support validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in pharma manufacturing or QA/QC in GMP environments.
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in data handling and applied statistics.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or statistical software is a plus.
• Fluent English; Dutch is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ongoing Process Verification activities across the product lifecycle.
• Set up monitoring plans and perform periodic evaluations of process performance.
• Ensure products remain validated throughout manufacturing and lifecycle activities.
• Analyze process data, parameters and trends for monitoring and optimization.
• Prepare test protocols, reports and technical documentation.
• Drive investigations of deviations and implement CAPAs.
• Lead process improvement using data-driven approaches.
• Create product-specific Quality Risk Analyses for robust control.
• Support technical changes and lifecycle validation requirements.
• Assist site inspection readiness for assigned products.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

English fluency

Dutch (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Statistical software

Job description

Salary Range:

45.900,00 € - 85.300,00 €

Job Description Summary

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Location: Baarle Nassau, NL

Relocation Support: This role is based in Baarle Nassau, NL. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Job Description

Do you enjoy being the technical expert behind a product's success throughout its entire lifecycle? As a Junior Product Steward, you will serve as the owner of process knowledge for assigned products, ensuring oversight of manufacturing processes from technology transfer through commercial production. You will lead Ongoing Process Verification activities, monitor process performance through data analysis, and drive continuous process improvement while maintaining compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and quality requirements. Working across manufacturing, quality, validation, and regulatory functions, you will play a key role in ensuring products remain robust, compliant, and in a constant state of validation throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Ongoing Process Verification activities across the commercial product lifecycle.
• Establish monitoring plans and perform periodic evaluations to verify continued process performance.
• Ensure products remain in a validated state throughout manufacturing and lifecycle management activities.
• Analyze process data, critical parameters, and trends to support process monitoring and optimization.
• Author, review, and approve test protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Drive investigations of process deviations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using scientific, risk-based, and data-driven approaches.
• Create and maintain product-specific Quality Risk Analyses to support robust process control.
• Support technical changes, product lifecycle activities, and associated validation requirements.
• Support site inspection readiness for assigned products.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, or an equivalent scientific discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Technical Research & Development, QA or QC in a pharmaceutical or Good Manufacturing Practice environment.
• Proven understanding of pharmaceutical processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Regulatory requirements.
• Experience in data handling and applied statistics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI or statistical software is an advantage.
• Fluent English; proficiency in Dutch is an advantage.

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: € 45,900 to € 85,300

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

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

Skills Desired

Change Controls, Cleaning Validations, Continual Improvement Process, Data Analytics, Emotional Resilience, Good Documentation Practices, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policy, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Production, Operational Excellence, Process Control, Process Validation, Quality Control (QC), Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management