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Validation Lead
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Selangor
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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.
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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 #LI-Hybrid Location: Selangor, Malaysia Relocation Support: This role is based in Selangor, Malaysia. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Are you passionate about driving validation excellence in a highly regulated biopharmaceutical environment? As a Validation Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring robust, compliant manufacturing processes that support the delivery of high-quality medicines to patients worldwide. Working across functions and global stakeholders, you will lead validation strategy execution, coordinate complex projects, and help shape the future of manufacturing operations while contributing to meaningful innovations that improve lives. Job Description Key Responsibilities: • Developing validation documentation to support compliant manufacturing processes and lifecycle management. • Executing process and cleaning validation strategies aligned with regulatory and quality requirements. • Coordinating validation activities with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and effective execution. • Providing validation support for manufacturing processes serving global markets, including Singapore-related operations. • Leading investigations and supporting resolution of validation deviations, observations, and technical issues. • Reviewing and approving validation protocols, reports, risk assessments, and related technical documentation. • Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance validation effectiveness, compliance, and operational performance. • Managing validation projects and stakeholder engagement across multiple functions and sites. Essential Requirements: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. • Two to eight years of experience within a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and associated production equipment. • In-depth knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements across multiple health authorities. • Experience executing process validation and/or cleaning validation activities in a regulated environment. • Demonstrated expertise in technical report writing, document review, and cross-functional project management. Desirable Requirements: • Fundamental understanding of pharmaceutical analytical testing methods and laboratory practices. • Fluency in Artificial Intelligence tools and technologies to support innovation and operational excellence. 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. Skills Desired Applied Statistics, Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Technologies, Operational Excellence, Process Control, Quality Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Technical Leadership, Technology Transfer