Asset Lifecycle Specialist

U469 (FCRS = US469) AAA USA Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking an Asset Lifecycle Specialist in Indianapolis to lead assets across their full lifecycle, from design through decommissioning, and to support the Lean Digital Core transition. You'll work with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure reliability, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a engineering-based degree (or associate with 3+ years), hands-on commissioning, GMP familiarity, and strong collaboration skills to optimize asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field preferred; associate degree with 3+ years’ experience.
• Experience managing manufacturing or facility assets across full lifecycle in a regulated environment.
• Hands-on commissioning and qualification of equipment and systems.
• Working knowledge of GMP in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own assets across full lifecycle from design and qualification through decommissioning.
• Define and execute asset lifecycle strategies to optimize reliability, availability, and total cost of ownership.
• Create Sensor Risk Assessments to ensure operating ranges and calibration requirements.
• Develop asset management plans addressing replacement, recapitalization, and obsolescence risk.
• Maintain asset data and lifecycle documentation within CMMS and engineering 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

Cross‑functional collaboration

GMP knowledge

Data analytics

Maintenance optimization

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Associate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

CMMS

Job description

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.

Job Description 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

Skills Desired

• Business Continuity
• Change Control
• Cost Management
• Data Analytics and Digital
• Engineering Technical Expertise
• GDP Knowledge
• gmp knowledge
• HSE Knowledge
• Knowledge Of Relevant Tools And Systems
• Manufacturing Process (Production)
• Operational Excellence
• Quality Compliance
• Resilience and Risk Management
• Total Productive Maintenance

Salary Transparency

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.

Salary Range $98,700.00 - $183,300.00

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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