Process Expert USP/CDPSMAT

Summary

Location: Huningue, France.

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

Take ownership of critical manufacturing processes and make a real impact on product quality and release timelines in a fast-paced production environment. As a Process Expert, you will be the key link between production, quality, and engineering—solving complex challenges, managing deviations, and ensuring operations run smoothly across a 24/7 manufacturing setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide frontline technical support to resolve process issues and ensure uninterrupted production
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for assigned product and manufacturing processes
• Ensure on-time execution of production activities in line with good manufacturing practice, safety, and quality standards
• Coordinate production operations and manage deviations, CAPAs, and release-related activities
• Develop and maintain optimized production schedules based on material and capacity availability
• Design and manage electronic batch records, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve complex manufacturing challenges

Essential Requirements

• Degree in engineering, biotechnology, or another scientific field
• Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing or production environment (3 years preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with cell culture processes
• Good knowledge of good practice standards and deviation handling processes
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple parallel priorities
• Strong learning agility, curiosity, and proactive mindset
• Fluent in French and English

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing

Benefits and Rewards

• Salary range: 42,560€ - 63,840€
• An annual bonus
• A focus on your career development
• Access to our Quality of Life at work program
• Flexible working
• Advanced social coverage for you and your loved ones
• 27 days of paid leave & 14 days of RTT per year
• Various employee recognition programs