Ph3Summary /h3 pThe Global Head RLT QC / AST plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our products throughout their lifecycle. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities for the execution of strategy and the integration of all strategic and operational initiatives to ensure consistent and aligned standards across all laboratories, laboratory performance (\"lean labs\") and compliant analytical systems with competent and effective AST and QC organizations in the RLT Platform. Acting in accordance with legislation, internal regulations, good practices and business goals. It is a key leadership position as part of the RLT Quality leadership team working closely with Site QC heads as well as other platform QC / AST communities. /p h3About The Role /h3 pApproximately 25% travel required. /p h3Major Accountabilities /h3 ul liLeading the implementation of a QC strategy, including method lifecycle strategy, global laboratory digital strategy, new method strategy, to increase the compliance and efficiency of QC laboratories in the RLT organization. /li liEnforcing global standardization/integration of business processes and information, data, global equipment standards and application architecture. /li liEnforcing the QC/AST action plan by defining and implementing appropriate roadmaps for QC/AST teams across the platform, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement and increasing the effectiveness of all types of QC testing. Initiating, implementing and sustaining initiatives defined by global QC/AST. /li liEnsuring and promoting cross-site collaboration and transparency of joint initiatives, problems and lessons learned. /li liSupporting the development of on-site platform/team members in technical and leadership skills. Coaching and people development. Delivering training programs developed by the global QC/AST function and actively participating in the development of relevant learning materials. /li liProactively provide strong QA leadership to the business by ensuring considerable quality and organization awareness. /li liEnsure adherence to global and local safety and regulatory internal and health authority standards. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liMinimum degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or related subject; higher level degree: MS, preferred but not required. Additional knowledge in Quality Assurance / Compliance. /li li10+ years’ experience in GMP-regulated industries incl. QA/QC in Biotech area. /li liSolid working knowledge of FDA/EMA/ICH regulatory requirements. /li liBroad cGMP experience with knowledge and understanding of manufacturing, quality control, and validation requirements and activities. /li liAbility to synthesize detailed information and provide clear communication and messaging across quality, manufacturing and supply chain. /li liEnglish Fluent, written and spoken. Other languages are a plus. /li /ul h3Why Novartis /h3 pHelping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? /p h3Join our Novartis Network /h3 pNot the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: /p h3Benefits and Rewards /h3 pRead our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: /p h3You will receive /h3 pCompetitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 27 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities /p h3Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion /h3 pNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. /p pRead our handbook (PDF 30 MB) /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr