Technical Transfer Lead

Technical Transfer Lead

Step into a pivotal role where your expertise drives the successful launch of life-changing medicines. As a Technical Transfer Lead, you will own and lead complex technology transfer initiatives, shaping how innovative therapies move from development to commercial manufacturing. Working at the heart of a highly collaborative environment, you will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, compliant, and efficient processes—ensuring patients receive high-quality treatments, on time and at scale.

• Lead end-to-end technical transfer projects, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality objectives are achieved
• Act as site point of contact for transfer activities, aligning stakeholders across Technical Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, HSE, and other sites
• Develop and execute transfer and validation strategies, including process, cleaning, packaging and supportive studies.
• Coordinate technical, regulatory, and validation batches, ensuring documentation readiness and compliance
• Establish and lead cross-functional project teams, driving execution, risk mitigation, and decision-making
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and readiness for inspections and pre-approval audits
• Drive process improvements and optimization to support successful product launches and ongoing manufacturing excellence

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, or equivalent scientific degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in oral solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience in technical transfer, process scale-up, and validation activities
• Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements
• Proven project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Strong technical expertise in pharmaceutical processes, with ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges

• Master of Science or equivalent experience

The salary for this position is expected to range between $126,000 - $234,000 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.