6000! This is the number of associates in the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR). This division is the innovation engine of Novartis, focusing on new technologies that have the potential to help produce therapeutic breakthroughs for patients. The Biologics Center (NBC) is accommodated within the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR). NBC, in collaboration with the disease areas and technical expert groups, builds the future biologics therapy pipeline of Novartis through the discovery and creation of new antibody, protein, nucleic acid and virus-based molecules.

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to serve as the NBC US liaison to Scientific Research Operations, Health Safety and Environment (HSE), Facilities, External Innovation and Collaborations, Procurement, IT and other Novartis/NIBR support functions.

What you’ll be doing: Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide lab operations support to the team
• Ensures that all site specific and global operational requirements (i.e. SOPs, initiatives) from other NIBR support functions (such as Facilities, Procurement, IT, Finance, & NIBR Quality ) are effectively and timely implemented within the NBC US community.
• Responsible for HSE related activities at NBC (i.e. scheduling, joining tours, follow up, recording in HSE net).
• Implements Compliance rules and gives guidance as needed (e.g. Nagoya, NIBR Integrity Standards, Human Tissue)
• Responsible for handling business continuity and pandemic preparedness plans; main point of contact for Cambridge Novartis Emergency Management team.
• Leads any NBC Cambridge space and facility related projects in close collaboration with Real Estate, Facilities, Services (REFS) and NBC Teams
• Assists scientists with complex operational issues that require escalation (e.g. Purchasing/Procurement; HSE)
• Reviews monthly spend and alerts Global Head of Operation and Finance of any outliers, trends or incorrect bookings. Ensures US stays in monthly budget by managing requests and purchases.
• Contributes to global processes as needed, such as purchase of Capital management.
• Proactively alerts global Operations team of operational issues and makes suggestions to address those.
• Leads junior lab operations staff
• Interacts with NIBR Local Operations community

This position will be located at the Cambridge, MA site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require 0% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/ or international).

This position will be available at 80% equivalency to a full time role.

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• B.S. Degree in a scientific discipline desired.
• Experience working in a research laboratory for 2-3 years.
• Demonstrated experience in management of laboratory biosafety.
• Previous experience working with health authorities to monitor and implement HS&E standards is very desirable.
• Project management experience is desirable.
• Budget / purchasing experience.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, with a particular focus on Excel. Facility with numbers and quantitative information

Why Novartis
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $112,800 and $169,200/ year for the full time role (will be adjusted to the 80% range) ; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/22 through 12/31/22, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

NIBR

BIOLOGICS NIBR

USA

Cambridge, MA

NIBRI

Research & Development

Part Time

80

Regular

No

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