Process Team Lead - GMP Manufacturing & Ops Excellence

Novartis; Pendik; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis seeks a Process Team Lead to supervise daily manufacturing operations in the Manufacturing Unit, ensuring GMP, HSE and quality compliance while driving efficiency and team performance. You will lead shop-floor activities, manage schedules, resources and external workforce, and champion Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

With 5+ years in pharma and 2+ years in people leadership, you will build capable teams, coach staff, and ensure training and qualification readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharma/Life Sciences within GMP environments.
• 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership on the shop floor and manage production schedules.
• Ensure GMP, HSE, and quality compliance; drive CAPAs and corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, Lean, TPM, and OEE measures.
• Develop high-performing teams and ensure training and qualification readiness.
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses, and change management.
• Coordinate resources, materials, and external workforce for operations.
• Support batch release activities and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and sustain safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

People Development

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Change Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or related field

Tools

MES

SAP

Job description

Novartis seeks a Process Team Lead to supervise daily manufacturing operations in the Manufacturing Unit, ensuring GMP, HSE and quality compliance while driving efficiency and team performance. You will lead shop-floor activities, manage schedules, resources and external workforce, and champion Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

With 5+ years in pharma and 2+ years in people leadership, you will build capable teams, coach staff, and ensure training and qualification readiness.