Manufacturing Manager – Novartis, Japan

Novartis Manufacturing Manager job offer an opportunity for experienced manufacturing professionals to contribute to pharmaceutical production operations at Novartis’ Sasayama site in Japan. The position focuses on manufacturing process support, technical problem-solving, continuous improvement, production quality, and regulatory compliance.

Novartis is seeking professionals who can collaborate across manufacturing and quality functions while supporting reliable pharmaceutical production and maintaining high operational standards.

Job Highlights

1. Position: Manager, Manufacturing
2. Company: Novartis
3. Job Requisition ID: REQ-10087628
4. Location: Sasayama, Japan
5. Division: Operations
6. Business Unit: Production / Manufacturing
7. Functional Area: Technical Operations
8. Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time
9. Shift Work: No

Key Responsibilities

1. Providing frontline technical support to resolve process-related challenges arising during daily manufacturing operations.
2. Supporting manufacturing teams during new product introductions and manufacturing process changes.
3. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing productivity.
4. Ensuring manufacturing activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal guidelines.
5. Collaborating with relevant departments to investigate quality deviations and support corrective actions.
6. Supporting regulatory inspections and internal or external audits.
7. Maintaining consistency between manufacturing practices, operational documentation, and applicable compliance requirements.
8. Working with multidisciplinary teams to identify operational challenges and develop scientifically sound solutions.

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Eligibility Criteria and Required Qualifications

Manufacturing Experience

1. Practical experience in industrial or manufacturing operations.
2. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production equipment.
3. Understanding of operational challenges in a manufacturing environment.

Technical and Problem-Solving Skills

1. Ability to approach technical problems scientifically and logically.
2. Capability to identify process-related issues and develop appropriate solutions.
3. Interest in manufacturing process improvement and operational excellence.

Communication and Collaboration

1. Strong communication skills to collaborate with colleagues from different professional backgrounds and age groups.
2. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
3. Willingness to contribute to a collaborative manufacturing environment.