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Senior Engineer, MS&T

Novartis
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
Summary

Step into a high-impact role where your expertise will directly shape the delivery of life-saving therapies. As a key member of Manufacturing Science and Technology, you’ll lead process improvements and drive innovation in sterile drug product manufacturing, partnering cross-functionally to ensure quality, efficiency, and reliability. This is your opportunity to solve complex challenges, influence production outcomes, and play a critical role in bringing medicines to patients.

About The Role

Location:

  • This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be an onsite role.
  • Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead process investigations to resolve manufacturing issues and drive continuous improvements
  • Analyze process verification data to identify trends and ensure consistent product quality
  • Partner with manufacturing to meet production schedules and maintain reliable drug supply
  • Monitor critical quality attributes and process parameters to control variability and drift
  • Implement process improvements in collaboration with operations and engineering teams
  • Support startup and qualification of new equipment, systems, and manufacturing processes
  • Document and manage updates to manufacturing processes in compliance with quality standards
  • Provide technical expertise for projects, including remediation and process enhancement initiatives
  • Support technology transfer to ensure seamless transition into compliant GMP manufacturing
  • Collaborate with Quality to maintain a compliant and inspection-ready production environment

Essential Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree with 6 years, Master of Science with 4 years, or PhD with 2 years of biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience
  • Strong experience supporting GMP drug product manufacturing environments, including aseptic processing and fill/finish operations
  • Proven ability to analyze data and apply scientific principles to solve complex process issues
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong technical writing capability
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
  • Familiarity with global regulatory requirements for drug products, validation, and qualification
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Novartis Compensation And Benefit Summary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $114,100 to $211,900 annually

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.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.

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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, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility & 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 to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or 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.

Salary : $114,100 - $211,900

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