Process Team Lead (f/m/d), Kundl, Tyrol, Austria

Job title: Process Team Lead (f/m/d), Kundl, Tyrol, Austria

Company: Novartis


Job description: Job Description Summary #LiHybrid
Location: Kundl, TyrolNovartis is a global healthcare organization focused on reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. We are looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Process Team Lead. This position involves overseeing the Downstream Processing Unit at Kundl’s new large-scale mammalian cell culture facility. The candidate will lead a production team to ensure GMP compliance, cost-efficient manufacturing, support technology transfers, and improve processes and facilities to meet future needs. We encourage those with the necessary skills and experience to apply for this role and contribute to our mission in healthcare.Job DescriptionKey responsibilities:

• Lead the respective manufacturing team and develop an organizational culture in line with Novartis Values and Behaviors
• Manage assigned resources and ensure that production is in line with schedule, performance and budget targets
• Ensure production of drug substance in full compliance with regulatory requirements, GMP / HSE regulations and Novartis policies, procedures and standards
• Act as “Herstellungsleiter” according to AMBO
• Support of continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives as well as CAPEX projects
• Proactively manage risks and implement solutions to identified problems

Essential Requirements:

• Education: Master’s degree in life science or bioengineering
• Language: English and German fluent
• Experience: 5+ years in biotech industry, preferably in an operational environment
• Quality mindset and good knowledge of GMP regulations
• High learning agility, proactive mindset paired with hands-on and execution attitude with ability to drive change and make things happen
• Excellent People Leadership skills

Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureYou’ll receive:
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 78.383,90 / year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications, and individual competencies.
We are open for part-time and job-sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible.Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive working environment and diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve.Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities:
If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to disabilities.austria@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.Join our Novartis Network:
If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here:Skills Desired Biotechnology Industry, Cell Cultures, Continuous Improvement, Downstream Processing, GMP Guidelines, Manufacturing, People Leadership, People Management

Expected salary: €78383.9 per year

Location: Kundl, Tirol

Job date: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:48:28 GMT

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