Job Description

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Level 3Location: Morris Plains, NJ

Relocation Support: This role is based in Morris Plains, NJ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Step into a leadership role where precision meets purpose—help ensure life-changing therapies reach patients with the highest standards of quality and compliance. As the Supervisor, Record Issuance & Document Management, you will lead critical documentation and label issuance operations that directly support manufacturing excellence. You’ll empower a high-performing team, drive operational efficiency, and foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement across the production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead record issuance and document management operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time execution.
• Coach and develop team members through daily floor presence, feedback, and performance support.
• Plan staffing and shift coverage to meet operational needs and maintain schedule adherence.
• Coordinate and improve batch record review with manufacturing, quality, and operational excellence partners.
• Maintain audit readiness through strong documentation practices, housekeeping, and inspection preparedness.
• Drive timely resolution of quality events, deviations, and corrective actions to strengthen compliance.
• Track performance metrics and lead continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical technology, chemistry, microbiology, pharmacy, or other life science-related scientific degree.
• 3+ years cGMP manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, regulatory expectations, and documentation compliance.
• Proven process understanding – pharmaceuticals, GMP, regulatory compliance

Desirable Requirements

• One year or more of team lead or supervisor experience is preferred.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $85,400 and $158,600 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.

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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, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Salary Range

$85,400.00 - $158,600.00

Skills Desired

Data Analytics, digital skills, General Hse Knowledge , gmp knowledge, process excellence, Resilience