Jobs at Novartis

2,076 open positions

Novartis, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, blends pharmaceutical research with cutting‑edge technology. The company pioneers AI‑driven drug discovery, real‑world evidence platforms, and digital therapeutics, making it a leader in applying data science and software engineering to healthcare outcomes.

Open roles span software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, product management, and UX design. Applicants can expect rigorous technical interviews, opportunities for remote or hybrid work, and access to industry‑standard tools like Kubernetes, TensorFlow, and Salesforce. Compensation typically ranges from $80k to $200k+ depending on level, with bonuses and equity for senior roles.

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District Manager

Company: Novartis

Location: Changsha, China

Posted Oct 03, 2024

The First Line Manager (FLM) drives customized customer experiences and delivers value by leading a diverse business team and engaging with key stakeholders. They recruit, develop, retain, and guide individuals to achieve strategic and business area targets. FLMs foster a high-performance, accountable culture, motivating and inspiring the team to execute customer-centric brand strategies and tactics ethically and in compliance. FLMs lead, execute, and follow up on regional brand strategies and tactics, sharing on-the-ground insights to drive customer engagement, participation, and performance. They ensure accurate positioning, implement local plans aligned with strategic objectives, and promote customer excellence and team involvement in essential processes. FLMs leverage available data to drive business performance, make informed decisions in complex and high-pressure situations, and coordinate regionally with other field positions to achieve results through high-performing teamwork. They guide team members through on-site visits, supported by data and insights, and demonstrate a strong understanding and exemplification of the 6IB sales model. FLMs continuously improve performance by setting expectations, providing consistent and timely feedback, and supporting growth and performance development. They foster adaptability in decision-making to enhance customer experiences. FLMs optimize established forums for effective progress communication and team capability and efficiency development. They conduct business with integrity, transparency, and respect, adhering to the Novartis Code of Ethics. FLMs shape desired behaviors, creating a psychologically safe space for team members and fostering a positive team culture aligned with Novartis values. They ensure team consistency and commitment to Novartis policies and requirements. FLMs build and maintain stakeholder relationships, using data and insights to identify high-priority local HCPs and prioritize them. They drive Novartis' key business outcomes while increasing customer awareness and engagement. FLMs strengthen engagement with regional key opinion leaders with significant regional influence. They promote value delivery to customers and patients and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to design and implement solutions for unmet needs. FLMs work with cross-functional partners to develop, implement, and monitor customer-centric business plans to optimize customer experiences. They ensure full utilization of Novartis resources and capabilities to provide personalized and interactive experiences for customers in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

Sr. Spec. DDIT IES DB & MW Services-IES- Cloud Platform Svcs

Company: Novartis

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Oct 03, 2024

The role involves major accountabilities such as familiarity with AWS/Azure cloud, automation playbooks creation in Ansible and Yaml, building middleware platforms, preparing interfaces, assessing security requirements, creating installation documents, CI/CD pipeline creation, engineering installation IQs, generating reports, reviewing firewall security policies, participating in enhancement activities, and acting as a point of escalation for external suppliers and operations support team. The job is full-time at Novartis in Hyderabad, India, offering benefits and rewards for personal and professional growth.

Manager Regulatory Policy & Intelligence

Company: Novartis

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Oct 03, 2024

Novartis is seeking a Manager, Regulatory Policy and Intelligence for a hybrid role in their White City, London office. The role involves monitoring and communicating regulatory intelligence and policy information to ensure global development is compliant and quality aligned with Novartis business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in regulatory affairs, medicine, or biologics development, and strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Novartis is committed to diversity and inclusion, and offers a range of benefits and rewards for employees.

NS Therapeutic Area Biomarker Lead (Associate Director)

Company: Novartis

Location: Cambridge, MA

Posted Oct 03, 2024

The job description is for a Biomarker Development project lead position at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. in Cambridge, USA. The role involves strategic leadership in drug discovery and early development, with a focus on biomarker strategy and plan. The ideal candidate should have an MD, MD/PhD, or PhD degree, with scientific excellence or clinical expertise in neuroscience diseases/biology or BM expertise. They should have at least 3-5 years of experience in industry, understanding of integrating biomarker modalities, and experience interacting with various stakeholders. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills, as well as a passion for science and ability to leverage KOLs in the field. The pay range is expected to be between $166,400 - $249,600/year.

Regulatory Affairs CMC Associate Director

Company: Novartis

Location: Kufstein, Austria

Posted Oct 03, 2024

Novartis is seeking a regulatory expert to lead global CMC strategy for Biologics or Small Molecules projects, driving innovation and maximizing business benefits while managing regulatory risks. The role involves formulating and executing global CMC submission strategies, authoring high-quality documentation, and representing Global Regulatory CMC on cross-functional teams. Essential requirements include a science degree, substantial regulatory experience, and proven ability to evaluate complex CMC regulatory issues.

External Operations Manager

Company: Novartis

Location: Kufstein, Austria

Posted Oct 03, 2024

The External Operation Manager (EOM) is responsible for executing the sourcing and supply strategy for comparators and other non-Novartis drugs in clinical trials globally. They act as the primary liaison between the external partner, internal functions, and stakeholders, ensuring a successful outsourced supply model. Key responsibilities include managing finance activities, vendor performance, and data exchange. The role requires a degree in science or equivalent, extensive industry experience, and strong project management skills. Knowledge of GMP & HSE regulations, and excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. Desirable qualifications include a distribution background in pharmaceuticals. Novartis offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

First Line Manager / District Manager

Company: Novartis

Location: Xiamen, China

Posted Oct 03, 2024

The First Line Manager (FLM) drives customized customer experiences and delivers value by leading a diverse business team and engaging with key stakeholders. They recruit, develop, retain, and guide individuals to achieve strategic and business area targets. FLMs foster a high-performance, accountable culture, motivating the team to execute customer-centric brand strategies and tactics ethically and in compliance. They lead, execute, and follow up on regional brand strategies and tactics, sharing on-the-ground insights to drive customer engagement, participation, and performance. Key responsibilities include leading and developing business, utilizing local knowledge and insights to plan and communicate effective execution strategies, translating national customer engagement strategies into regional implementation plans, and ensuring accurate positioning. FLMs also promote customer excellence, team involvement, and adoption of key processes, using available data to drive business performance and make informed decisions in complex, high-pressure situations. They act as regional coordinators, collaborating with other field positions to achieve results through high-performing teamwork. FLMs guide their teams through on-site visits, supported by data and insights, and demonstrate influence through a strong understanding and exemplification of the 6IB sales model. They continuously improve performance by setting expectations, providing consistent, timely feedback, and developing growth plans. FLMs support team member growth and performance through problem-centric 1:1 and team discussions, encouraging adaptive decision-making for enhanced customer experiences.

Global Automation Engineer, Associate Director

Company: Novartis

Location: Ivrea, Italy

Posted Oct 03, 2024

Novartis is seeking a Global Automation Engineer, Associate Director to lead the development of cutting-edge Aseptic RLT automation systems. The role involves managing the team, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring smooth operation of automated lines. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, minimum 7 years of experience in IT or Automation in a GMP Pharma environment, and strong leadership and decision-making abilities. Novartis offers a purpose-driven work environment with competitive benefits and rewards.

Specialist - Master Data Management

Company: Novartis

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Oct 03, 2024

The role involves managing master data processes for accurate and timely creation and maintenance in the ERP System, adhering to local and global requirements. The Material Planner is responsible for driving the tactical purchasing process to ensure materials availability and execution plan feasibility, in line with the site inventory policy. Key responsibilities include setting up and performing complex local and global master data setup, supporting data collection and reporting, managing logistics, and ensuring material availability in line with the approved production plan. The role requires collaboration across boundaries, operations management, project management, inventory management, and standard master data KPIs. A bachelor's or master's degree with experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically GMP background, is desirable.

FP&A Manager

Company: Novartis

Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Posted Oct 03, 2024

The role involves leading FP&A activities, managing regional/global strategies, delivering core management reporting, and financial planning processes. The candidate will be responsible for developing detailed budget and financial forecasts, designing early warning systems, and continuously improving financial planning and analysis processes. They will analyze data using AI and machine learning techniques, support the leadership team with financial analysis, and conduct value-added analyses. The role requires strong analytical skills, financial modeling, effective communication, and understanding of value drivers planning & analysis. English language proficiency is required. Novartis offers a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Executive Director, Global Operational Excellence

Company: Novartis

Location: East Hanover, NJ

Posted Oct 03, 2024

The Global Operational Excellence team at Novartis in East Hanover, New Jersey, is seeking an Executive Director. This role involves developing strategic imperatives for Development, leading cross-divisional improvement projects, and enhancing executional certainty. The ideal candidate should have a life science or business administration degree, extensive pharmaceutical industry experience, and strong project management skills. They should also possess excellent communication skills, analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of drug research and development processes.

Senior Specialist, Master Batch Record (MBR) Design

Company: Novartis

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Posted Oct 03, 2024

Advanced Accelerator Applications, a Novartis company, is seeking experienced Supply Chain professionals for a Senior Specialist, Master Batch Record (MBR) Designer role. The role involves designing and updating MBRs, providing business support during MES Deployment Projects, conducting site Process Analysis, managing MES business requirements, and ensuring effective collaboration across all business units. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5+ years of MBR design experience, GMP experience, and a proven track record of collaboration and influencing without authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Novartis?
Novartis fosters a collaborative, data‑driven culture that values continuous learning. Employees benefit from global mobility, generous health plans, flexible work models, and access to internal training on AI, cloud, and product development. Managers often emphasize mentorship and give employees the chance to work on cross‑functional teams that accelerate research from discovery to market.
What types of positions are available at Novartis?
Tech positions include software engineer (frontend, backend, full‑stack), data scientist, machine learning engineer, cloud architect, DevOps engineer, cybersecurity analyst, product manager, UX/UI designer, and quality assurance. Non‑tech positions cover regulatory affairs, quality control, clinical operations, and business analytics.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Novartis tech roles?
Stand out by aligning your portfolio with Novartis' tech stack—demonstrate experience with Java, Python, SQL, or cloud services. Highlight any healthcare or pharma projects, publish code on GitHub, and include measurable outcomes. Tailor your resume to match the job description, use relevant keywords, and prepare for coding tests in data structures, algorithms, and system design. In interviews, discuss how your technical skills can accelerate drug discovery or improve patient outcomes.

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