OSD Shift Lead: Build a High-Performance Manufacturing Team

U473 (FCRS = US473) Novartis Innovative Technologies Inc; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Novartis in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Shift Lead to head day-shift OSD manufacturing operations at our new site. You will build and coach a high-performing team, drive safety, quality, and operational excellence, and help establish this startup-like facility as a center of manufacturing excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a scientific/technical field with GMP experience or equivalent years, deep knowledge of FDA requirements, and a proven track record leading regulated manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical field with 5+ years GMP manufacturing experience.
• Alternatively, 7+ years GMP manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in small molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing, OS manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily OSD manufacturing operations to maintain safety, quality, and production goals.
• Coach and develop a team of manufacturing associates across multiple areas.
• Ensure FDA GMP compliance and accurate batch documentation.
• Lead investigations, CAPAs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate schedules, staffing, and resources to support on-time batch execution.
• Foster a culture of safety and operational excellence.

Skills

People leadership

GMP compliance

Batch records

FDA regulations

Root cause analysis

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline

Job description

Novartis in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Shift Lead to head day-shift OSD manufacturing operations at our new site. You will build and coach a high-performing team, drive safety, quality, and operational excellence, and help establish this startup-like facility as a center of manufacturing excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a scientific/technical field with GMP experience or equivalent years, deep knowledge of FDA requirements, and a proven track record leading regulated manufacturing