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Senior 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. 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: €66,918.00 - €112,600.00 Job Description Summary #LiHybrid Location: Kundl, Austria. This role is based in Kundl, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Are you passionate about shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing? As Senior Process Expert within the RPP5 project, you will play a key role in the design and realization of a next-generation biologics manufacturing facility. Working at the intersection of Operations, Engineering and Technology, you will ensure that future manufacturing requirements are translated into robust, scalable and GMP-compliant process solutions. This is a unique opportunity to influence the design of a new production platform from its earliest stages through start-up and operational readiness, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and industry-leading experts to create a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. Job Description Major accountabilities: • Act as the Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert (SME) for process equipment, manufacturing processes and operational requirements throughout all project phases. • Shape and influence the design of a new manufacturing facility by ensuring that operational, GMP and business requirements are embedded into facility and equipment concepts from the start. • Drive manufacturing readiness by supporting commissioning, qualification, process validation and start-up activities. • Collaborate closely with Engineering, MS&T, Quality, Automation and external partners to develop innovative and efficient manufacturing solutions. • Identify process risks, develop mitigation strategies and ensure safe, compliant and reliable manufacturing operations. • Support technology transfer activities and contribute to the successful implementation of future manufacturing processes. • Coach and support future operations teams by sharing process knowledge and technical expertise. • Contribute to project governance, decision-making and stakeholder alignment as trusted deputy to the Project Director. Essential Requirements • University degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology or a related scientific or engineering discipline. • Several years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, process engineering, MS&T or technical operations. • Experience in recombinant protein manufacturing, microbial fermentation and/or downstream processing. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a hands-on and proactive mindset with the ability to translate complex operational requirements into practical and scalable technical solutions. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels. • Fluent German and English, both written and spoken. Desirable Requirement s • Experience in large capital investment projects and/or large-scale greenfield or brownfield pharmaceutical projects. • Experience in facility design, commissioning, qualification or start-up of pharmaceutical production facilities.. • Knowledge of process risk management, operational excellence and manufacturing readiness methodologies. For this position, we offer a 2-year temporary contract . Rewards You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group In accordance with Austrian law, we are oblig