Manager, Manufacturing Operations (AM)

Novartis; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 109,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG in Morris Plains, New Jersey, is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Operations to lead daily manufacturing activities and build a high-performing, safety- and quality-focused team. You will collaborate across functions to resolve challenges, improve processes, and ensure reliable execution of manufacturing plans.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and adherence to cGMP standards, with a comprehensive benefits package and onsite responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5-8 years of cGMP manufacturing experience.
• Proven people leadership experience.
• Experience managing operational priorities and making timely, risk-based decisions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, compliant, high-quality and reliable execution.
• Develop, coach, and engage team members while fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Drive operational performance by monitoring priorities and ensuring timely execution of activities.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, regulatory and manufacturing standards and procedures.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve operational issues and strengthen processes.

Skills

cGMP manufacturing

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk-based decisions

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Band

Level 4

Job Description Summary

Location: Morris Plains, New Jersey

Relocation Support: This role is based in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Make an impact where strong leadership and operational excellence come together. As Manager, Manufacturing Operations, you will lead manufacturing activities while building an engaged, high-performing team focused on safety, quality, compliance, and reliable execution. You’ll work across functions to solve challenges, strengthen processes, and continuously improve how work gets done, helping deliver important medicines to patients.

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, compliant, high-quality, and reliable execution.
• Develop, coach, and engage team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Drive operational performance by monitoring priorities, addressing challenges, and ensuring timely execution of manufacturing activities.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, regulatory, and established manufacturing standards and procedures.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve operational issues, strengthen processes, and support manufacturing objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reliability, quality, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Support investigation and resolution of manufacturing deviations, implementing actions that strengthen processes and prevent recurrence.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5-8 years of cGMP manufacturing experience, including proven experience managing day-to-day manufacturing execution and proven process understanding.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, developing, and engaging teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Experience managing operational priorities and making timely, risk-based decisions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication and staekholder mangement skills, with the ability to effectively partner across technical and operational teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, solve complex operational challenges, and strengthen manufacturing performance.

Desirable Requirements

• Cell culture and/or cell therapy manufacturing experience.
• Experience in project management, Operational Excellence, product or process development, or regulatory activities.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $108,500 and $201,500 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change 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. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Salary Range

$108,500.00 - $201,500.00

Skills Desired

Data Analytics, Digital Literacy, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policy