Jobs / United States / Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Contract Manufacturing - Product Stewardship
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Kundl
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. 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 roles2 certified filings for “Director - Decision Science, Immunology Product Lead” (Molecular and Cellular Biologists) in NJ: $96k–$138k, median $117k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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Sponsor Radar — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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: €81,600.00 - €151,500.00 Job Description Summary Accountable technical/scientific steward for assigned Drug Substance products, ensuring robust processes, lifecycle knowledge, continued validation, technical problem solving and an effective scientific interface between manufacturing and CMO customers. Job Description Major accountabilities: • Maintain end-to-end scientific and technical ownership of assigned external-customer drug substance processes manufactured within the Novartis Contract Manufacturing network; act as the Novartis technical SPOC for the customer. • Monitor process and product performance using statistical analysis, ongoing process verification (OPV), and agreed technical and quality indicators; translate trends into clear customer updates and actions. • Evaluate customer- or Novartis-initiated process and technical changes, including feasibility, regulatory impact, technical batch requirements, risks, timelines, cost implications, and business benefit. • Track customer product commitments and manufacturing performance; identify issues early and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions in alignment with Quality Agreements and contractual responsibilities • Lead or support joint root cause investigations and cross-functional product improvement initiatives. • Design and manage customer-funded or jointly agreed optimization projects, controlling scope, deliverables, timelines, technical risks, and implementation readiness • Lead and support technology transfers of biological drug substances into Novartis manufacturing sites. • Ensure efficient knowledge and information flow between the customer, Novartis project governance, and site functions. • Represent MS&T/Product Stewardship in internal and joint customer governance meetings. Minimum Requirements • Academic degree (MSc, PhD) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent. • Total 9+ years of exp and several years of experience in biopharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing, process development, MS&T, or technical product stewardship, preferably in a contract manufacturing environment or in a customer-facing technical role. • Proven understanding of biotechnology processes (Microbial and/or mammalian fermentation, downstream processing, GMP, regulatory aspects). • Thorough experience in computerized systems, sound experience of data handling and fundamental understanding of applied statistics (i.e. MS-office, SAP, Minitab). • Strong commercial awareness, including the ability to connect technical execution with contract scope, customer commitments, capacity, cost, and supply performance. • Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical and operational issues, drive timely decisions, manage risk, and maintain a strong customer- and delivery-focused mindset. 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: • 81,600 151,500 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 bonu