Manufacturing Systems Lead

Location: Kurtköy, Istanbul, Turkey #LI-On-site

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accesible for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate strategic discussions to help the business anticipate future needs and opportunities.
• Lead and manage all production systems including Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Systems Applications and Products (SAP), MACO (Overall Equipment Effectiveness calculation), Seidenader (Track & Trace), AGE (Aggregation), Historian (line monitoring), and GISC.
• Conduct independent research and benchmark best practices to identify problems and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal customers to initiate new project proposals and mandates.
• Define scope, goals, and objectives in partnership with stakeholders and business leads.
• Represent the production area in the MES Kurtköy Project Team, ensuring compliance with process and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Oversee all capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) projects related to production systems and support site-wide digital transformation.
• Act as the site Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for S4/HANA releases and support superusers with retrofit activities.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience with systems such as MES, SAP S4 Hana and others
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, ideally within a commercial manufacturing environment operating under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Good speaking and writing skills in English
• University degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Science, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or management role within a GMP-regulated setting is preferred.
• Additional certifications in Lean Management, Operational Excellence, or similar methodologies are considered a strong advantage.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
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Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.

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