Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing Quality Control organization across Chemistry, Microbiology, and Incoming Quality.

• Ensure compliant testing and release of materials and productsin accordance withregulatory requirements.

• Establish andoptimizelaboratory processes, workflows, and quality systems to support operational excellence.

• Oversee laboratory equipment qualification, analytical methods, and testing program effectiveness.

• Ensureappropriatemanagementof QC related validations, transfers, investigations related activities (deviations, OOS, OOE, OOT, CAPAs, trending), and Change Control systems.

• Responsible for business planning, budget and resource planning for the Global Quality Control Projects and follow-up on Global TechOps Quality Control metrics monthly and ensure thatrequiredactions taken to achieve the targets and escalate with the action plans to the related stakeholders.

• Directinspectionreadiness activities and represent Quality Control during regulatory inspections and audits.

• Foster a culture of qualitywithin the Quality team and across the site ensuring GMP complianceand continuous quality management improvement byfacilitatingand promoting empowerment and accountability.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Engineering, or relatedexperience

• 10+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related regulated industryincludingatleast5 years of leadership experience building, developing, and leading high-performing organizations including prior experience leading a QC organization.

• Strong knowledge of cGMPregulations, Quality Control laboratory operations, and aseptic manufacturing.

• Demonstrated experience leading regulatory inspections, audits, investigations, and quality system activities.

• Proven ability to drive organizational performance, develop talent, and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

• Direct experience with investigations and root cause analysis in pharmaceutical or medical device products.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in Radioligand Therapy manufacturing or other advanced therapies

• Experience in process improvement approaches (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, 5s) and leading projects.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $138,600 and $257,400per yearThe final salary offered isdeterminedbased on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills andexperience, and upon joiningNovartiswill be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the publishedsalary range based on company and market factors.Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of therole, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health,lifeanddisability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. Inaddition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days,holidaysand other leaves.

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