Quality Manager

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Summary

• Provide quality assurance expertise, guidance and support to operational activities in development and research organizations to ensure compliance About this role :

The Quality Manager is responsible for product development for new product supporting IND filing through the BLA filing. Product scope includes cell therapy products and gene therapy products..

Support compliance during development, manufacturing, analytical testing and tech transfer.

Performing batch release activities and managing deviations and escalations related to the product.

Location : East Hanover NJ, #LI- Hybrid

About the Role

Key Responsibilities :

Support a discipline and / or provide a service individually or within a team of associates. May provide functional expertise to Line Unit and other QA Units in area of responsibility

Write review, decide on approval and / or release of GMP-relevant deliverables and / or related tools as per area of responsibility in order to ensure compliance with cGMP and project quality deliverables.

Manage project related activities (e.g. TRD product portfolio, development of new tools, processes, Quality initiatives, Quality Manual implementation, Quality Plans, Quality Risk Assessments, training activities, qualification and facility upgrade activities, IT validation projects) as per area of responsibility.

Support Project management functions as a project team member.

Provide support to TRD line functions in GMP related topics as per area of responsibility.

Comply with internal and external guidelines regarding quality and safety (Quality Manual, regulatory cGMP guidelines, Health Authority guidance, SOPs etc.).

Essential Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree and at least 10 years' pharma quality or pharma operations

Fundamental, broad understanding and knowledge of quality standards and policies in Drug Substance / Drug Product / manufacturing and control.

Experience with Health Authority Inspections (FDA and EMA in particular), and knowledge of RegCMC requirements for Health Authority submissions (INDs, IMPDs, NDAs, ANDAs, MAAs).

Good experience in technical drug development as well as in Quality Assurance and Quality compliance departments.

Experience in Technical Operations or equivalent experience is preferred.

Ability to contribute to matrix teams with the necessary strategic thinking, quality awareness and implementation skills.

Computer literacy demonstrated along with readiness to learn new systems and associated processes.

Excellent organizational and project management as well digitalization skills.

Ability to influence people, negotiate and communicate.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary :

The salary for this position is expected to range between $98,700 and $183,300 / 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.

Why Novartis :

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https : / / www.novartis.com / about / strategy / people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards :

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally : https : / / www.novartis.com / careers / benefits-rewards

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.

Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations

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