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Senior Expert Science & Technology, Polarion Business Lead, GDPD (m/f/d)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Schaftenau
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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)).
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- 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 “Expert Science & Technology” (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) in NC: $113k–$113k, median $113k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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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
Salary Range: €66,918.00 - €117,800.00 Job Description Summary Job Title: Senior Expert Science & Technology, Polarion Business Lead, GDPD (m/f/d) #LI-Hybrid Location: Schaftenau, Austria As the development of drug-device combination products becomes increasingly complex, robust digital design controls and end-to-end traceability are essential. We are looking for a Polarion Business Lead to lead Polarion as GDPD's critical, GMP-compliant, cross-functional platform for product development and lifecycle management. In this role, you will steer the GDPD Polarion business network, shape the platform roadmap and translate business and compliance needs into practical system enhancements. Combining business leadership with hands-on Polarion expertise, you will enable reliable operations, harmonized Design History File practices, reusable solutions and efficient document automation across functions and projects. Job Description Key Responsibilities: • Lead the GDPD Polarion network, including Polarion Business Support and functional key users; facilitate key-user forums, backlog reviews and prioritization decisions • Design and operationalize enhanced capabilities of Polarion and own the Polarion enhancement backlog and single request intake; consolidate, validate and prioritize requests with key users, process owners and project stakeholders. • Coordinate releases, controlled changes and defect resolution with application support, IT and external Polarion specialists and lead the business oversight of Polarion interfaces, ensuring that interfaces are documented and maintained. • Define and deliver the Polarion training program; coach Polarion Business Support and functional key users and strengthen self-service through a central knowledge base. • Support the onboarding of new device projects, promote reuse of blueprints and drive harmonization, platforming and document automation across GDPD. • Partner with functions, operational managers and project leaders to maximize Design History File synergies and ensure alignment with design control processes. • Prepare budget proposals for enhancements and external support, track spending within approved budgets and contribute to the Polarion roadmap within the broader digital and data landscape in TRD. • Ensure compliant and reliable operation in line with applicable quality, regulatory, information security, health, safety and environmental requirements; support continuous improvement and audit readiness. • Define and monitor relevant KPIs, including support demand, backlog, adoption and training; identify and address capability or compliance gaps. • Author and maintain procedures and work instructions related to Polarion and represent GDPD as Polarion subject-matter expert in internal and external audits. Essential Requirements: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field; a Master's or higher degree is desirable. • Proven hands-on experience with Polarion ALM, including configuration, scripting or macros and templates, or comparable requirements and lifecycle management tools • Experience working with computerized systems in a regulated GxP or medical-device environment, with a strong understanding of quality, compliance and controlled change. • Knowledge of design controls and Design History File content for medical devices or drug-device combination products. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional networks and teams without direct line authority, manage competing priorities and drive decisions across organizational boundaries. • Strong operational and project-management skills, including release coordination, issue resolution, stakeholder communication and structured execution.