Major accountabilities:

• Planning, organization and preparation of process equipment, starting materials and other production factors (e.g. in-process controls) that are used for the production of intermediaries/active substances or drug products.
• Execution of processes in line with the production guidelines and batch strategy for CHAD. Compliance with GMP-, SOP-, HSE- and other guidelines.
• Interacts with the process development teams and influences process development to ensure the process scale-up with respect to implementation and reliability.
• Continuous management, advice and service for the process-/manufacturing team assigned regarding the processes and procedures of the daily business.
• Complete and independent use of complex equipment and systems.
• Enters notifications on the planning and processing of maintenance notifications and orders in SAP-PM. This includes the processes for the corrective maintenance orders, production support, and orders for changes in plants and facilities.
• Ensuring or executing training of the process-/manufacturing team for the processes assigned.
• Troubleshooting for equipment and processes.
• Waste disposal in line with internal and external guidelines (exhaust air, waste water, liquid and solid waste).
• Disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of process equipment for production.
• Recording of all necessary information in the batch protocol and instructs the process-/manufacturing team accordingly. 
• Control of internal batch documentation, including deviation evaluation and preparation for the QA approval.
• Active contribution by continuing initiatives for the optimization/improvement of operations and processes in manufacturing, cleaning and maintenance of the pilot plant.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S., apprenticeship or formal education in a logistical, technical or related business area (chemical and pharmaceutical technologist EFZ advantageous)
• >3 years of practical experience in chemical / pharmaceutical industry or > 3 years of experience in field of expertise
• Basic knowledge about the Drug Development process
• Experience in handling bioconjugates AOC/ oligonucleotides siRNA, ASO / radioligand therapy RLT
• Experience with work processes in GMP Zone UC / D / C / A
• Experience with isolators (Grade A) in GMP Zone C
• Fundamental project management, organization, planning skills
• In depth knowledge of Novartis HSE and GMP standards, systems and processes
• Knowledge of the LEAN / IQP / Material Flows methodology
• Demonstrates problem solving and idea generation skills
• Fundamental presentation, leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Willing to work 3 shift model (if required), ability to work in a full protection suit
• Very good command of German (spoken and written) and basic command of English (spoken and written) required.

Accessibility and accommodation:
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