Major Accountabilities

• Responsible for Preparation/execution/compiling of Facility, Process, HVAC, Clean room and Utility Services Commissioning & Qualifications activities Protocols/reports for the Pharmaceutical facilities which includes manufacturing facilities. Preparations of Commissioning & Qualifications Protocols/ Standard operating Procedures/ Work instructions.
• Responsible for onsite support C&Q activities by following ISPE/ASTM methodologies utilizing GDP, GEP, C&Q Base line guides, GAMP 5 & cGMP Principles. In depth knowledge of Regulatory Guidelines- USFDA, MHRA, WHO, ISO, 21 CFR part 11 and other regulatory guidelines.
• Planning, developing, execution, reporting of C&Q Deliverables.
• Prepare/ Review of Validation master plan, Validation plans, Validation Documents, Commissioning & Validation execution of Clean Room & HVAC Systems (Such as DQ, IQ, OQ & PQ) in Pharmaceutical Industries as per the required standards.
• Preparations & execution of Pre-commissioning & Commissioning checklists for various systems including Facility & Process/Utility Equipments.
• Preparation & execution of Facility, Utility & process equipment FAT/SAT/IOQ Protocols/Reports.
• Improve and optimize based on requirements qualification activities and qualification activities, including modifying SOPs were required. Document periodic reviews for manufacturing equipment and utilities required onsite.
• Maintain documentation package for qualification, periodic reviews on time in compliance.
• Maintain procedures in compliance for Engineering department. Introduce and implement change when required following Quality Management System from Novartis.

Essential Requirements:

• Education: Degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering.
• 8-10 years of experience in Pharmaceutical/ Chemical/ FMCG Industry.
• Deep understanding of Project Commissioning & Qualification activities like Facility/HVAC/Clean room / Black & Clean Utility services/Process equipment within pharmaceutical industry.
• Good Knowledge of Project management like - Project planning, Cost Management, Time Management, Construction management, Quality Management, Contract Administration, Safety Management & required Statutory approvals management.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, written and spoken.

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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.