Novartis · 1 week ago
Team Lead, Engineering Maintenance
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $159K/yr
5+ years expNovartis is committed to leading innovation in nuclear medicine and delivering targeted radioligand therapy to cancer patients. The Team Lead, Engineering Maintenance will manage maintenance technicians to ensure efficient and effective manufacturing through maintenance activities, while adhering to quality policies and performing a range of repair activities.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Adhere to Novartis Quality Policies and procedures as they pertain to the position to ensure that all products are safe, pure, effective and of the highest quality
Perform a wide range of maintenance repair activities on production equipment, lab equipment and building management systems
Provide guidance and leadership to team members
Assist in troubleshooting and repair of process equipment (example: containment isolator systems, filling line equipment and associated utility connections) which may include mechanical, electrical wiring, pneumatics, motors, pumps, vacuum systems, HVAC, control systems, compressed gases, filling line, under little to no supervision
Interpret P&IDs, equipment/system layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications in planning and performing maintenance and repairs
Support 24x7 site-based operations after startup
Write/revise accurate operational procedures, training documents and maintenance procedures for various production and utility systems
Provide radiation safety program support, responsible for calibration and functionality of all radiation detection equipment
Completes Equipment Work Order Thoroughly, and Accurately and Documents them in the System
Supply information and technical data for securing spare parts
Provide responsive customer support with emphasis on customer satisfaction
Perform startup and commissioning activities as required
Support and/or perform investigations / deviations from an engineering/maintenance perspective and help with data for timely closure of deviations and CAPAs
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing process related equipment within a cleanroom environment
Complete and provide accurate documentation, as required in cGMP operations
Oversee work and provide training of less experienced maintenance technicians and/or new technicians
Other related duties as assigned
Use of CMMS system for documentation of relevant work
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
5+ years of relevant hands-on plant maintenance experience in a regulated GMP environment
Previous supervisory, team/project lead experience
Must be able to adhere to all applicable procedures, company policies and any other quality or regulatory requirements (For example: OSHA, DEA, FDA, EMEA, ANVISA, HS&E, etc.)
Experience working in a team environment, with excellent communication and organizational skills
Proficient computer skill utilizing MS Office suite applications, Building Management Systems, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or similar system
Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 lbs
Wear and work in protective clothing, including respiratory protection, confined space entry and clean room environments
Must be flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Previous aseptic fill/finish and/or radio pharmacy experience
Previous pharmaceutical or medical device experience
Completed training in radioactive or hazardous materials environment
Benefits
Health, life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
A variety of other benefits
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Company
Novartis
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops medicines for serious diseases to improve and extend people's lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.49BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2024-06-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.49B
2018-02-14Grant· $6.5M
2000-05-19IPO
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Vice President & Global Program Head
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