Key Responsibilities Ensure quality, compliance, and efficiency in team operations while aligning with site strategies. Act as the primary contact to address and manage laboratory issues related to equipment, analysis, compliance, and operational challenges. Plan and coordinate lab activities, ensuring timely release of materials and products, proper inventory management, and adherence to site lead times. Create capacity plans to meet business objectives, optimize laboratory performance, and proactively ensure team compliance with HSE and operational procedures. Oversee analytical activities, including data review, batch release, analytical method lifecycle (validation, transfer, troubleshooting), and stability studies in collaboration with the Analytical Development Team. Maintain inspection readiness, supervise compliance with cGxP, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), ALCOA principles, and manage deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls as required. Lead and develop team members by monitoring training compliance, ensuring qualifications for GMP tasks, fostering a culture of engagement and accountability, and supporting talent development. Promote a positive and motivated work environment by providing constructive feedback, coaching, and modeling cultural aspirations aligned with company values. Essential Requirements Master's degree (preferred) or equivalent in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a similar scientific field. 5 years of experience in a similar role within a GMP-regulated laboratory environment. Strong background in analytical laboratory operations and quality management systems, with knowledge of Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity principles. Experience in the nuclear medicine industry (preferred). Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accuracy-focused with the ability to work independently as a self-starter. Proven personal ethics, responsibility, and dedication to purpose. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting professionally with external vendors or business partners. Strong familiarity with GMP compliance and laboratory workflows. Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us Learn more here: You will receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion : Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: J-18808-Ljbffr