Support technical batch release activities, including batch record review, SOP maintenance, and process documentation management.
Lead incident reporting, investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Demonstrate ownership of manufacturing processes and products, ensuring sustainable operational performance.
Leadership & People Development
Act as a role model for Novartis Values & Behaviors and promote a culture of trust, collaboration, accountability, and inclusion.
Translate strategic objectives into clear team goals, priorities, and action plans.
Build, engage, and motivate high-performing teams that consistently deliver business results.
Ensure associates are appropriately trained and qualified before performing GMP activities independently.
Monitor training compliance and competency development of team members.
Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management support to direct reports and Shift Leaders.
Facilitate effective decision-making and problem-solving within the team.
Promote cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing across manufacturing teams.
Support talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
Quality, Compliance & HSE
Ensure full compliance with GMP, HSE, Novartis Quality Management Systems, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Maintain inspection readiness and support successful internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
Promote a strong safety and quality culture through leadership, accountability, and continuous awareness.
Ensure implementation and effectiveness of Business Continuity Plans within the area of responsibility.
Act as the owner of quality and compliance practices defined within the Novartis Manufacturing Manual.
Drive proactive identification, reporting, and resolution of quality and safety risks.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Champion Operational Excellence through Lean Leadership, Visual Management, Tiered Accountability, Leader Standard Work, and Gemba practices.
Lead improvement initiatives including TPM, process optimization, technology transfer, digitalization, and productivity improvement projects.
Drive improvements in Overall Asset Effectiveness (OAE), yield, cycle time, and operational performance metrics.
Facilitate Root Cause Investigations (RCIs), Kaizens, and problem-solving workshops to eliminate losses and improve performance.
Utilize data analytics, visualization, and performance monitoring to identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure sustainability of implemented improvements and achievement of targeted business benefits.
Contribute actively to site Continuous Improvement strategy and project prioritization activities.
Key Performance Indicators
People
Employee engagement and satisfaction
Training compliance and qualification status
Talent development and succession readiness
Retention and attraction of key talent
Supply & Delivery
Production volume achievement
Schedule adherence
Launch and commercialization performance
Supply Excellence KPIs
Quality & Compliance
Batch success rate
Right-First-Time performance
Audit and inspection outcomes
Reduction of human error-related deviations
Batch documentation quality
Safety
Lost Time Injury (LTI) rate
Safety observation and action completion performance
Cost & Productivity
Budget adherence
Headcount management
Cost of non-quality reduction
Yield and OAE improvements
Continuous Improvement
Delivery of Operational Excellence projects
Financial benefits generated through improvement initiatives
Sustainability of implemented actions
Essential Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry within a GMP-regulated environment.
Minimum 2 years of people leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
Experience in commercial manufacturing operations is highly desirable.
Technical & Functional Skills
Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Good understanding of Quality Systems and Health Authority requirements.
Experience with manufacturing systems (MES, SAP, or equivalent).
Knowledge of Lean Management and Operational Excellence methodologies.
Experience in process improvement, problem solving, and root cause investigation.
Leadership Competencies
Strong leadership and people development capabilities.
Effective communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to lead change and drive organizational performance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Languages
Advanced English proficiency.
Fluent Turkish.
Skills Desired
Data Analytics
