Value Stream Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Process Team Lead Medium/Small Site -Line responsibility and daily walkthrough -Ensures shop floor resource planning is adequate in correlation with production workload Vs planning -Reviews production schedule (operational horizon) taking into account risks, constraints and opportunities -Process Support Unit Lead Medium/Small Site -Translates the strategic objectives of his team into detailed objectives and action plans -Manage resource and task allocation within the team -Arbitrate tasks prioritization -Senior Process Expert -Provide front line expert support for all process-specific issues to production -Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the product and process -Coordinate and ensure the completion of all production operations on time, in accordance with the documentation and in compliance with GMP, SSE and 5S rules -Manufacturing Systems Lead / Senior Manufacturing Systems Expert -Define User requirement specifications (Voice of customer) -Design and create electronic batch files (EBR) with respect for quality, costs and deadlines -Deep understanding of Manufacturing/automation/programming/CSV qualification -Good understanding of regulatory manufacturing execution systems CSV requirements across multiple health authorities -Senior Technical Trainer -Delivers engaging technical training programs, using multiple delivery methodologies (OJT, Classroom, virtual classroom etc.) to support qualification of associates to perform technical tasks and develop technical capabilities -Design and develop technical training programs, aligned with the site strategy and local training plans -Present site training strategy and respond to auditor questions -Specific certification, qualification on systems, processes, etc. -Coaching, facilitation, consulting and trainer skills and qualification -Certification on internal auditor etc..
• Experience at pharmaceutical industry And manufacturing -HSE and Quality -Guarantee the conformity of the manufacturing unit activities with regard to GMP and HSE rules, Novartis quality/safety policies, and the standards and quality/safety procedures -Guarantee the effectiveness of the Business Continuity Plan -Ensure the application of Novartis data integrity standards, CSV, and IGM in projects -Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, required.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Minimum of 5 or more years of manufacturing leadership experience in a regulated medical device or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Possess a continuous process improvement mindset with the ability to effectively lead and manage change.
• Strong verbal, analytical, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Experience with SAP S4/Hana
• Microsoft Office Skills required.

Preferred:

• A four-year degree in business management or engineering, preferred.
• An advanced degree such as an MBA is a plus.

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The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $103,600 and $192,400 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

EEO Statement:

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