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Process Expert (m/f/d)
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 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. The pay stated here (60.978) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. 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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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: 60.978,00 € - 89.300,00 € Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Kundl, Austria At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. As a Process Expert at the Nucleic Acid Facilities (NAF), you will play a critical role in establishing and operating next-generation manufacturing processes for plasmid DNA, mRNA, and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technologies. You will combine technical expertise, GMP compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure reliable and efficient manufacturing of innovative therapies for patients worldwide. As part of the Nucleic Acid Manufacturing organization in Kundl, you will serve as a process expert supporting manufacturing operations across the product lifecycle, from technology transfer and process validation through routine commercial production and continuous improvement. You will work in close partnership with Manufacturing, MS&T, QA, QC, Engineering, Supply Chain, and external partners to drive process robustness, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. Job Description Key Responsibilities: • Serve as the process owner and technical expert for nucleic acid manufacturing processes. • Provide real-time technical support to GMP manufacturing operations and shopfloor teams. • Analyze process performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. • Lead or support investigations, root cause analyses, CAPA implementation, and change controls. • Author and maintain GMP documentation including SOPs, manufacturing instructions, risk assessments, and technical reports. • Support process validation, process qualification, and Continued Process Verification activities. • Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on safety, quality, compliance, delivery, and cost. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and technology transfers. • Support health authority inspections and internal audits. • Train and coach manufacturing personnel on process-related topics. Essential Requirements: • Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related field. • Experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, vaccine, or nucleic acid manufacturing environment. • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and process lifecycle management. • Experience with deviation management, CAPAs, risk assessments, and change control systems. • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret manufacturing data and trends. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities. • Fluency in German and English. Desirable Requirements: • Experience with plasmid DNA, mRNA, LNP, or biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. • Knowledge of process validation, technology transfer, and process characterization. • Experience with GMP systems such as SAP, MES, eQMS, and electronic documentation systems. • Knowledge of EU GMP requirements and data integrity principles. Please submit your application documents, including your CV, in both German and English . Benefits & Rewards At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: € 60.978,00 do € 89.300,00 The base 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. The rewards of being part of our team go f