Manufacturing Systems Lead for MES & Digital Transformation

Novartis; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Expert to coordinate MES and related digital initiatives across production and packaging operations in a GMP/GxP-regulated environment. You will bridge business users, quality, IT, and external partners to ensure compliant system performance.

The role focuses on end-to-end MES coordination, system improvements, and knowledge sharing within the Manufacturing Systems team, contributing to the site’s digital transformation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production operations, manufacturing systems, or related GMP/GxP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end MES implementation activities for products and digital initiatives.
• Identify improvements by analyzing system performance and best practices.
• Ensure inspection readiness with up-to-date documentation and compliance records.
• Act as SME for manufacturing systems and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Support design, testing, deployment, and hypercare for system solutions and MBRs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs and drive process optimization and digitalization.
• Support site digital transformation initiatives and contribute to the digital roadmap.
• Provide day-to-day operational support and troubleshooting for manufacturing systems.

Skills

Data Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP knowledge

MES experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences

Tools

MES

SAP

MACO

Seidenader Track & Trace

AGE

Historian

GISC

Job description

Novartis is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Expert to coordinate MES and related digital initiatives across production and packaging operations in a GMP/GxP-regulated environment. You will bridge business users, quality, IT, and external partners to ensure compliant system performance.

The role focuses on end-to-end MES coordination, system improvements, and knowledge sharing within the Manufacturing Systems team, contributing to the site’s digital transformation and continuous improvement.