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As a Senior Engineer within MSAT, you will lead technology transfer activities, support process scale-up and commercialization efforts, and partner across Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure reliable GMP production. This role offers the opportunity to drive process performance, continuous improvement, and the successful introduction of new products at our Durham site.Job Description\nLocation:\nThis position will be located in Durham, NC and will be an onsite role.\nNovartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead technology transfer activities for new drug substance products and manufacturing processes.\nSupport process scale-up, commercialization, and GMP readiness for transferred products.\nServe as the technical lead for process investigations, troubleshooting, and operational challenges.\nAnalyze process performance data and implement improvements to enhance reliability and product quality.\nMonitor CQAs and CPPs to maintain process control and reduce variability.\nPartner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to support production goals and product supply.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation of process changes.\nSupport startup and qualification activities for new equipment, systems, and manufacturing processes.\nEssential Requirements:\nBachelor's degree with 6+ years, Master's degree with 4+ years, or PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience.\nExperience supporting drug substance manufacturing within a biopharmaceutical production environment.\nHands-on experience leading or supporting technology transfer, process transfer, or commercialization activities.\nStrong knowledge of GMP/cGMP requirements and manufacturing compliance standards.\nExperience with process monitoring, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nAbility to troubleshoot manufacturing processes and lead technical investigations.\nExperience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical outcomes.\nNovartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:\nThe salary for this position is expected to range between $114,100 and $211,900 annually\nThe 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.\nYour compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.\nUS-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.\nEEO Statement:\nThe 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.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodations\nThe 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 to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to  call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 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