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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Process Expert M-Th 12pm-10pm

Indianapolis Posted today $85,400

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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 roles
1 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. The pay stated here ($85,400) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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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. Make a direct impact on manufacturing excellence and help ensure critical therapies are produced safely and to the highest quality standards. As a Process Expert, you will provide frontline support to manufacturing teams, serving as a subject matter expert for product and process knowledge. You will help resolve product and process issues, drive investigations to true root cause, support corrective and preventive actions, and partner with production teams to ensure each batch is manufactured safely and in compliance with established instructions and quality requirements. NOTE: This is role will work a 4x10 schedule - Monday through Thursday, 10 hours each day. Adjustments may be necessary based on business need. #LI-Onsite   Job Description Key Responsibilities ·    Manage and maintain manufacturing documentation, including Master Batch Records, applicable SOPs, risk assessments, protocols, and other required documentation. ·    Write and review technical documentation supporting manufacturing operations, including SOPs, batch records, and white papers. ·    Collect data for ongoing process verification (OPV), evaluate product performance, and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions. ·    Author, own, and ensure completion of investigations involving material transfer, API synthesis, formulation, filling, inspection, and packaging. ·    Ensure manufacturing processes are always inspection-ready and support process optimization and new technology introduction. ·    Review validation protocols and reports and support execution of process validations and short-term improvement projects. ·    Provide guidance and support to production teams through training, knowledge sharing, and leadership to drive processes through completion Essential Requirements ·    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, or relevant experience in lieu of a degree. ·    Minimum of 3 years of experience in a process support, shop-floor role within cGMP manufacturing and/or Quality Assurance, and/or Quality Control. ·    Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical processes, Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, and applicable regulatory considerations. ·    Strong awareness of quality issues and the ability to support quality-focused manufacturing operations. ·    Excellent technical writing skills, including experience supporting manufacturing documentation. ·    Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, change control, and Good Documentation Practice. Desirable Requirements ·    Previous radiopharmaceutical experience.   The salary for this position is expected to range between $85,400 and $158,600 per year. 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 and other leaves.   To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.           EEO Statement: The N

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