Global Technical Steward Medical Devices (m/f/d)

Job Description Summary

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Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Relocation Support: This role is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Step into a global role where your expertise shapes how innovative therapies are manufactured and delivered to patients. As a Technical Steward in the field of Medical Devices, you connect development, MS&T, and manufacturing to solve complex challenges, improve processes, drive changes, and enable successful product launches. Your impact will be visible across sites, technologies, and ultimately in the quality of medicines reaching patients.

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Stopite v globalno vlogo kot Globalni ekspert procesnih tehnologij (m/ž/d), kjer vaše strokovno znanje neposredno oblikuje način, kako inovativna zdravila dosežejo paciente. Kot tehnični skrbnik boste povezovali razvoj, MS&T in proizvodne lokacije za reševanje kompleksnih izzivov, izboljševanje procesov in omogočanje uspešnih lansiranj izdelkov. Vaš vpliv bo viden na globalni ravni – v procesih, tehnologijah in kakovosti zdravil.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as primary interface between global MS&T Medical Devices, Medical Device suppliers, Technical Development, and manufacturing sites
• Lead analysis of process deviations for Medical Device platforms, identify root causes, and implement sustainable improvements
• Define and implement technical standards for manufacturing technologies and equipment globally
• Provide subject matter expertise for pharmaceutical processes across multiple sites, products, and technologies
• Drive process optimization, technology transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support product introduction and lifecycle changes
• Support validation, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities across global operations

Essential Requirements :

• University degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology, chemistry, or another relevant scientific field
• Minimum five years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing within a regulated environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including mechanical production technologies
• Experience with quality and regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical production
• Proven ability to analyze complex technical problems and implement sustainable solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in a global environment
• Experience working in a regulated medical device environment is considered an advantage

Please submit your application in English.

We offer permanent employment with 6 months of probation period.

Benefits and Rewards:

Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, possibility of joining collective health insurance scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical and mental well-being and managing workload (Well-being), Unlimited learning and development opportunities.

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.

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Skills Desired

Applied Statistics, Change Control, Data Analytics and Digital, GDP Knowledge, gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge, Manufacturing Process, Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Technologies, Operational Excellence, Process and Cleaning Validation, Process Control, Quality Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Resilience and Risk Management, Technical Leadership, Technology Transfer