Senior Process Expert (m/f/d), temporary

Salary Range: 66.918,00 € - 112.600,00 €   Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Schaftenau, Austria Relocation Support: This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Ready to bring structure and direction to a dynamic project portfolio in a busy production environment? As Senior Process Expert, you will coordinate the project portfolio within the BULK area, with an initial focus on new products and evolving toward broader improvement initiatives. You will connect project and operational teams, maintain oversight of priorities, timelines, capacities and resource demands, and support effective planning and workload coordination to keep projects moving while safeguarding operational needs.   Job Description Key Responsibilities: • Coordinate the project portfolio within the BULK area, ensuring visibility of priorities, timelines, milestones and resource requirements. • Act as the central point of contact for project and resource requests within the unit. • Coordinate project planning, scheduling and execution in close collaboration with project teams and operational functions. • Align project priorities with production needs, available capacity and resource demands in a busy manufacturing environment. • Coordinate project activities across Production, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Science and Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain and Planning. • Identify resource constraints, scheduling conflicts and project risks, escalating issues when required. • Provide clear project status updates, portfolio transparency and decision support to management. • Support new product projects and contribute to continuous improvement of project and portfolio management processes. Essential Requirements: • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and coordinate multiple activities. • Experience in project management or project coordination, with a structured and proactive approach to delivery. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different functions. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and contribute to shared objectives. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. • Fluent English and German, with strong written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Requirements: • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice-regulated manufacturing environments. • Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and/or formal project management certification. Rewards   At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.  The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.  Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:  • 66.918,00 - 112.600,00 EUR The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.   In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.   Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environmen