SeniorManager,ProcessEngineering

**Job Description Summary** At Novartis, you will play a key role in shaping the future of biologics manufacturing. As a Senior Manager, Process Engineering, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for the lifecycle engineering of process and laboratory equipment, with a strong focus on equipment design, system integration, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness. This role plays a critical leadership role in the startup of a new large molecule manufacturing facility, supporting equipment specification, installation, and qualification to ensure successful delivery of manufacturing capability. Following site startup, you will transition to driving ongoing process equipment performance, continuous improvement, and lifecycle optimization, ensuring systems remain reliable, compliant, and aligned with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. **Job Description** #LI-Onsite **Location:** Durham, NC **Relocation Support:** This role is based in Durham, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. **Key Responsibilities** * Define and evolve lifecycle engineering strategies for large-scale biologics process and laboratory equipment * Lead design, configuration, and integration of custom-engineered manufacturing systems supporting biotechnology processes * Oversee commissioning and qualification activities to ensure equipment readiness, compliance, and operational performance * Provide technical expertise on biologics process equipment across upstream and downstream manufacturing systems * Partner with Manufacturing Science and Technology, Operations, and Quality on process performance and technology transfer * Support startup of new manufacturing facility, ensuring successful equipment installation, testing, and qualification * Own lifecycle strategies to optimize equipment performance and long-term manufacturing capability * Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable solutions for comple