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Production Lead, Isotopes (3rd shift)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Indianapolis
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “QC Systems and Services Manager” (Industrial Production Managers) in NJ: $130k–$130k, median $130k. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description Summary Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Relocation Support: This role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Bring your manufacturing expertise to a role where quality, precision, and teamwork directly support the delivery of isotope products. As a Production Lead, Isotopes, you will play a hands-on role in daily manufacturing while helping guide and develop production technicians, maintain production readiness, and ensure activities are completed safely, on time, and in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice and radiation safety requirements. You'll work closely with production leadership and cross-functional partners to promote operational excellence, a strong quality culture, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing environment. NOTE: This is a 3rd shift role. Hours are expected to be 10 pm – 6 am, Monday – Friday. Shift schedules may change based on business need. #LI-Onsite Job Description Key Responsibilities · Execute manufacturing activities for Radioligand Therapy isotope products while meeting production, quality, and radiation safety requirements. · Operate and maintain Grade C isolators in accordance with established procedures and applicable safety requirements. · Support production readiness through equipment preparation, cell cleaning, isolator sterilization, and environmental monitoring. · Prepare materials while maintaining material identity and following established batch monitoring procedures. · Complete batch records, shipping documents, training materials, and other required production documentation accurately and compliantly. · Support qualification and validation activities while promoting current GMP compliance and a speak-up culture. · Ensure technicians complete required training and support their professional development to foster a strong growth culture. Essential Requirements · Bachelor of Science strongly preferred; without a degree, a minimum of 2 years of experience in a cGMP or aseptic environment may substitute. · 4+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with low bioburden manufacturing experience preferred. · Strong understanding of manufacturing and validation requirements and activities. · Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to isotope manufacturing. · Proficient in MS Office applications. · Ability to lift or carry up to 35 pounds. · Ability to wear cleanroom garments, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection equipment, including PAPR and respirators. · Ability to maintain required respiratory protection qualifications, including medical clearance, fit testing, and training, and perform manufacturing activities while wearing respiratory protection equipment for extended periods. Desirable Requirements · Experience or training in radiochemistry or radiopharmacy. The salary for this position is expected to range between $41.05 and $76.25 per hour. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays