Asset Lifecycle Specialist

Novartis; Indiana; On-site; USD 99,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Disability benefits

Generous time-off program

Job summary

Novartis in Indianapolis is seeking an Asset Lifecycle Specialist to manage manufacturing and facility assets across their full lifecycle, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. The role supports site transitions to Lean Digital Core, strengthens asset data, and enables maintenance integration to improve safety, compliance, and long-term value.

The position emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and adherence to GMP in a regulated pharmaceutical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Associate degree considered with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing assets across full lifecycle in a regulated environment.
• Hands-on commissioning and qualification of equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of GMP in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own assets across full lifecycle from design to decommissioning.
• Define and execute asset lifecycle strategies to optimize reliability and total cost of ownership.
• Create Sensor Risk Assessments for operating ranges and calibration requirements.
• Develop asset management plans addressing replacement and obsolescence risk.
• Maintain asset data and lifecycle documentation in CMMS and related systems.
• Analyze equipment performance and failure data to identify trends and improvements.
• Support Lean Digital Core transition and maintenance system integration.

Skills

Asset lifecycle management

Commissioning & qualification

GxP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis of equipment performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Associate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Summary

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Relocation Support: This role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

In this role, you will shape how critical manufacturing and facility assets perform across their entire lifecycle-helping ensure reliable operations that ultimately support the delivery of life‑changing medicines. As an Asset Lifecycle Specialist, you will partner across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to define smart lifecycle strategies while ensuring compliance with both process and calibration requirements. You will also play a key role in helping the site transition to the Lean Digital Core by strengthening asset data, enabling maintenance integration, and supporting digital‑ready systems. Through this work, you will directly influence safety, regulatory compliance, asset reliability, and long‑term value.

Key Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing and facility assets across the full lifecycle, from design and qualification through decommissioning


• Define and execute asset lifecycle strategies to optimize reliability, availability, and total cost of ownership


• Create and maintain Sensor Risk Assessments to ensure accurate operating ranges and calibration requirements


• Develop asset management plans addressing replacement, recapitalization, and obsolescence risk


• Maintain accurate asset data and lifecycle documentation within CMMS and engineering systems


• Analyze equipment performance and failure data to identify trends and continuous improvement opportunities


• Support the site's Lean Digital Core transition and enable maintenance system integration

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred; associate degree considered with 3+ years of relevant experience


• Experience managing manufacturing or facility assets across the full lifecycle in a regulated environment


• Hands‑on experience with commissioning and qualification of equipment and systems


• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements within a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting


• Experience maintaining asset data within a computerized maintenance management system or similar engineering systems


• Demonstrated ability to analyze equipment performance, failure data, and maintenance trends to drive improvements


• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting Good Manufacturing Practice production environments, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry, with aseptic manufacturing experience preferred


• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA and supporting Lean Digital Core transition initiatives, including preparing systems for maintenance integration

Salary Transparency

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $98,700 and $183,300 per year. The final salary offered will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and geographic location, and will be reviewed periodically upon joining Novartis. Novartis may adjust the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance‑based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. U.S.‑based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a generous time‑off program.

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