Technical Transfer Lead

Novartis Group Companies; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 126,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution and match

Comprehensive benefits package including health and disability benefits

Generous time-off package including vacation and personal days

Job summary

Novartis Group Companies seeks a Technical Transfer Lead based in Morrisville, NC. This pivotal role focuses on leading complex technology transfer initiatives to ensure the successful launch of life-changing medicines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust and compliant processes that deliver high-quality treatments on time.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and strong project management skills. A competitive salary range of $126,000 - $234,000 per year is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in oral solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in technical transfer, process scale-up, and validation activities.
• Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical transfer projects, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Act as site point of contact for transfer activities, aligning stakeholders across Technical Development, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.
• Drive process improvements and optimization to support successful product launches.

Skills

Applied Statistics

Change Controls

Data Analytics and Digital

GDP Knowledge

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

HSE Knowledge

Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing Production

Manufacturing Technologies

Operational Excellence

Process and Cleaning Validation

Process Control

Quality Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Resilience and Risk Management

Technical Leadership

Technology Transfer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, or equivalent

Master of Science or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Location: Morrisville, NC. Step into a pivotal role where your expertise drives the successful launch of life‑changing medicines. As a Technical Transfer Lead, you will own and lead complex technology transfer initiatives, shaping how innovative therapies move from development to commercial manufacturing. Working at the heart of a highly collaborative environment, you will partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, compliant, and efficient processes—ensuring patients receive high‑quality treatments, on time and at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end technical transfer projects, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality objectives are achieved
• Act as site point of contact for transfer activities, aligning stakeholders across Technical Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, HSE, and other sites
• Develop and execute transfer and validation strategies, including process, cleaning, packaging and supportive studies.
• Coordinate technical, regulatory, and validation batches, ensuring documentation readiness and compliance
• Establish and lead cross‑functional project teams, driving execution, risk mitigation, and decision‑making
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and readiness for inspections and pre‑approval audits
• Drive process improvements and optimization to support successful product launches and ongoing manufacturing excellence

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, or equivalent scientific degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in oral solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience in technical transfer, process scale‑up, and validation activities
• Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements
• Proven project management skills with ability to lead cross‑functional teams
• Strong technical expertise in pharmaceutical processes, with ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges

Desirable Requirements

• Master of Science or equivalent experience

Salary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $126,000 - $234,000 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.

Skills Desired

• Applied Statistics
• Change Controls
• Data Analytics and Digital
• GDP Knowledge
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• HSE Knowledge
• Manufacturing Processes
• Manufacturing Production
• Manufacturing Technologies
• Operational Excellence
• Process and Cleaning Validation
• Process Control
• Quality Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Resilience and Risk Management
• Technical Leadership
• Technology Transfer

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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