Production Support Supervisor, Nights

Summary

You will help deliver life-changing radioligand therapies to patients while leading critical overnight manufacturing operations. As a Production Support Supervisor, you will combine hands‑on expertise with frontline leadership—overseeing the setup and preparation of instruments and equipment, and ensuring every batch is produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Location:

Carlsbad, California

Relocation Support:
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support. Please only apply if accessible.

Shift: Two positions available for 12‑hour rotating shifts. One position will work Sunday – Wednesday and the second will work Wednesday – Saturday. Shift hours are expected to be 6 pm – 7 am. Periodic mandatory overtime may be necessary.

• Execute all activities supporting the manufacturing of radioligand drug products, including operating and maintaining Grade C isolators, manually cleaning the cell, and performing sterilization of the isolators.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and batch records throughout all production activities.
• Prepare and verify materials, maintaining material identity in accordance with defined procedures.
• Conduct routine and dynamic environmental monitoring to support compliant manufacturing conditions.
• Complete and review production documentation, including batch records, shipping documents, and training records.
• Participate in assigned qualification/validation activities and support packaging of finished product, as necessary.
• Ensure technician training completion and support ongoing development to build a capable and compliant team.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and compliance, encouraging accountability and continuous improvement across the team.

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience or 5 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience required without degree.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance including solid understanding of manufacturing operations, validation processes, and production documentation requirements.
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments, wearing full personal protective equipment for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work night shifts and support extended hours to maintain continuous manufacturing operations.
• Near vision performance should be the equivalent of 20/20 with no impairment of color vision. The use of corrective lenses to achieve the desired visual acuity is permitted.
• Makeup, jewelry, nail polish, perfume/cologne and other potential microbial sources are prohibited in restricted areas.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 35 pounds.

• Training in radiochemistry or radio pharmacy.
• Prior experience with low bioburden manufacturing.

The salary range for this position is expected to be $85,400 to $158,600 per year, based on relevant skills and experience. Additional compensation may include a performance-based cash incentive and eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. The final salary offered is determined upon joining and may be reviewed periodically.

Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and other benefits such as generous time off, vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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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.