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Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.\nBring your Track & Trace expertise where it can make a real impact. As Process Specialist - Track & Trace, you will play a key role in bringing our new secondary packaging lines from installation and commissioning through qualification, start-up and routine production. Acting as a technical reference for serialization and aggregation systems, you will work closely with Engineering, IT/OT, Automation, Quality and Production to ensure reliable integration across packaging equipment, SEA Vision applications and manufacturing systems.\nThis is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise, problem solving and cross-functional collaboration while helping build robust, compliant and efficient operations that are ready for commercial production.\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities\nAct as the technical reference for Track & Trace, serialization and aggregation processes across secondary packaging lines.\nSupport configuration, installation, testing and troubleshooting of Track & Trace hardware and software systems.\nDrive commissioning and start-up activities, including Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.\nSupport Installation, Operational and Performance Qualification activities, ensuring requirements remain traceable throughout qualification.\nPerform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting issues and coordinating specialist vendor interventions when required.\nPartner with Engineering, Information Technology/Operational Technology, Automation, Quality and Production to resolve technical challenges.\nSupport operational readiness through procedures, maintenance plans, training, qualification batches and initial commercial production.\nEnsure activities meet Good Manufacturing Practice, Health, Safety and Environment, data integrity and documentation requirements.\nEssential Requirements\nExperience in the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.\nHands-on experience with automated packaging equipment and Track & Trace systems.\nPractical knowledge of serialization and aggregation processes, including industrial vision and code-reading technologies.\nExperience supporting commissioning, start-up, qualification and validation activities in a manufacturing environment.\nStrong troubleshooting skills across hardware and software, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.\nFluent Italian and professional English, with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nDesirable Requirements\nKnowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).\nKnowledge of SAP for maintenance-related activities.\nRewards\nAt Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.\nThe rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.\nExpected Annual Base Salary Range for role: EUR 26,000-48,400.\nThe salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.\nIn addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.\nPay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.\nRead our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf\nNote: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. 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