Associate Director, Rapid Sterility
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Job Description Summary Location: East Hanover, New Jersey, on siteDepartment: Cell Therapy Analytical Development and Operations Position Overview: Bench to bedside! We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Director to lead the development and implementation of rapid sterility methods for our cell therapy programs. This role is critical for enabling faster batch release and will significantly impact the success of our cell therapy products. The successful candidate will work closely with cross functional teams, including Development, Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Manufacturing, to ensure the timely delivery and release of high-quality cell therapy products. This individual will uphold Novartis Values & Beliefs and Code of Ethics to successfully support our bold mission of delivering effective CAR-T cell products for patients in need. Job Description Key Responsibilities:
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Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $145,600-$270,400; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, 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. EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 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 to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or 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. Salary Range $145,600.00 - $270,400.00Skills Desired Budget Management, Coaching Skills, Data Science, Experiments Design, Laboratory, Problem Solving Skills, Process Simulation, R&D, Waterfall Model |