Manufacturing System Expert
Novartis
2 - 5 years
Hyderabad
Posted: 23/08/2025
Job Description
Summary
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Define User requirement specifications (Voice of customer)
· Design and create electronic batch files (EBR) with respect for quality, costs and deadlines
· MBR / BOM/ Recipe creation in production IT systems
· Participate in the qualification and risk assessment processes
· Propose and technically validate the choice of solutions proposed by the IT teams and Automation in collaboration with the Quality team
· Participate to the deployment of MES across the manufacturing units, runs performance qualification and validation batches (commissioning of the line) with the manufacturing units
· Responsible for the manufacturing documentation update following the implementation of electronic batch files · Provide training for MES users in partnership with the training team
· Ensure follow-up and processing of deviations and Change Control in compliance with deadlines and applicable regulations · Real time shop floor troubleshooting with the implementation of appropriate immediate corrective actions
· Ensure the transfer of information to production teams following issues or modifications having a technical, quality or HSE impact · Responsible for MES / MIS technical knowledge transfer to the shop floor · Ensure the preparation of audits and inspections for related topics
· Collaborate with process experts in the context of deviations related to MES / MIS and · continuous process improvement
· Participate to change management in close collaboration with change champion and P&O partner · Ensure the application of local rules, procedures and policies
Essential Requirement:
* Minimum 5 year experience in GMP manufacturing process support role · Proven experience in MES expert role
* University degree in Science is required, Pharmacy or Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent job experience
*Competencies · Good scientific and technical (automation) understanding · Deep process understanding
·*Quality and compliance skills
·*Team player with strong team spirit
* Change management, adaptability, ability to work under pressure
* Mastering of automation and computer skills
·*Good understanding of regulatory requirements across multiple health authorities
*Mastering of manufacturing execution systems (MES, SAP, or other as applicable)
* Good office software applications
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
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About Company
Novartis is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. It specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative pharmaceuticals. Formed in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, Novartis focuses on areas such as oncology, neuroscience, immunology, cardiovascular diseases, and gene therapies.With a strong commitment to scientific innovation, Novartis invests heavily in R&D and collaborates with biotech companies and academic institutions worldwide. The company operates in over 140 countries and serves millions of patients globally. Novartis is also known for its efforts in access to medicine, using programs like Novartis Access and Novartis Foundation to support underserved populations.
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