Specialist – QA Operations (Career Conversion Programme Trainee)

NOVARTIS SINGAPORE PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVARTIS SINGAPORE PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING PTE. LTD. invites applicants to join its Career Conversion Program for Biomedical Manufacturing Executives, offering on-the-job training at NSPM to develop quality assurance skills in GMP-compliant processes and new product transfers.

The Specialist – QA Operation support will provide QA oversight, review batch records, manage deviations, support inspections, and drive continuous improvement in alliance with site objectives.

Qualifications

• University degree in a scientific or technical field; eligible for CCP.
• Fresh entrants to biotech/pharma welcome under CCP guidelines.
• Good knowledge of GMP and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• QA oversight of site operations including cGxP, data integrity, and regulatory standards.
• QA review of production batch records and deviations including investigations and CAPAs.
• Review/approve GMP documents (SOPs, FRMs, QTOs, etc.) and support audits.
• Ensure inspection readiness and support external/internal audits by Health Authority or customers.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardized workflows; support OpEx projects.
• Adhere to HSE guidelines and report potential hazards or incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by line manager.

Skills

Quality assurance

GMP knowledge

Operational excellence

Digital & tech savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/tech

Job description

Overview of Career Conversion Program (CCP)

Administered by the Workforce Advancement Federation (WAF), the Career Conversion Program (CCP) for Biomedical Manufacturing Executives/Professional (Attach-And-Train) is a premier talent development initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of skilled professionals for Singapore's Biomedical manufacturing industry. This comprehensive 15-monthprogram features structured on-the-job training (OJT) provided at Novartis Singapore Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Pte Ltd (NSPM), facilitating the practical application of acquired knowledge and ensuring participants develop the essential competencies required for their roles.

Eligibility for CCP:

• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, age 21 and above;
• Mid-Career Individual: Have graduated and/or completed National Service for at least 2 years4 at the point of application; OR
• Fresh Graduate: Have graduated and/or completed National Service for less than 2 years at the point of application;
• Should not be shareholders, ex-employees of Novartis, or be related to shareholders of Novartis.

Job Summary

The Specialist – QA Operation support/provide quality oversight in ensuring a smooth manufacturing operation, new product launches/transfer in a compliant/timely manner, drug substance batch review/release are in full GMP compliance to regulatory standards and ensures quality strategy/continuous improvement are executed in alignment to site objective/s.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality oversight to site operations including but not limited to the responsibilities below; ensuring compliance with cGxP, incl. data integrity, regulatory and Novartis Quality Standards
• Perform QA review of production batch records including exception review and closure
• Lead / provide QA oversight of deviations including investigations, CAPAs, customer management etc
• Review and approval of other production GMP documentations (e.g. SOP,FRM, PCO, QTO etc)
• Provide support in ensuring inspection readiness. Support customer, internal Novartis and Health Authority audits
• Agile decision making, managing stakeholders and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve improved efficiencies in all areas under responsibility and establish of standard workflow processes
• Support OpEx improvement projects
• Comply with all HSE guidelines; Detect and report potential accident, risks and propose solutions
• Any other task / duties assigned by line manager

Required competencies and certifications

• University degree with a scientific / technological background (e.g. Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry, or equivalent)
• Eligibility to participate in the Career Conversion Program (CCP) as per program guidelines (e.g., new entrants to biopharmaceutical industry without existing bond obligations)

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Good knowledge of GMP; Continuous Learning; Operational Excellence; Digital &Tech Savvy

• Technological competence; Quality Assurance; Knowledge of GMP, Quality Standards; Quality Control (QC) Testing