Job Summary
The LDC Solution design is accountable for solution design and development of the SAP (S4 HANA) based processes for manufacturing execution. This involves aligning the solution with business needs, maintaining design and regulatory compliance, and ensuring efficient operations while collaborating with various workstreams, IT counterparts and stakeholders.
Major accountabilities
Design and build the SAP (S4 HANA) based processes for manufacturing execution incl. integration with production planning, MES, line management systems, PI Historian, ATTP and other functions, e.g. Finance, Quality etc.)
Accountable that solution design meets business and user requirements, adheres to high level conceptual design and it is traceable, is aligned with architectural roadmap, improves and sustains standardization efficient while respecting regulatory/control requirements (e.g., NFCM-control requirements, P3, TPRM, GxP), supports the development, execution and operations of solutions.
Work (together with the IT Expert) in the assigned area and ensuring integrated solutions by strongly being connected to experts in connected work packages, data & analytics, by applying a continuous improvement mindset
Prepare and run fit-gap workshops in the area of the assigned work package, identify critical integration points and dependencies, propose solutions for key gaps, provide effort estimations and alignment with business teams
Accountable that dedicated project work is delivered to agreed time, cost and quality constraints following the release calendars
Accountable for the solutions are peer reviewed, formally documented and signed off by functional leads and business functions (GPO - global process owners)
Accountable that solution testing is performed and meet quality standards
Champion the need to stay standard from a customization perspective by establish standardized design and development processes to enable cost effective delivery
Ensure adherence with all relevant internal / external security and compliance policies and procedures (e.g. FDA, IGM framework)
Ensure close collaboration with function and adopt teams and country reference group members, regular meetings and workshops are conducted and feedback from operations is taken into consideration.
Requirements
Education: Higher education is preferred.
Minimum 5 years of work experience in the area of manufacturing execution, production planning, MES or related field)
Experience with integration of SAP PP-PI and MES with SAP EWM
Experience in Pharma production (Drug Substance Manufacturing and/or Packaging)
Excellent organizational skills and capability to work independently and under pressure.
Solid presentation skills as well as capability to prepare and run workshops and training courses
Excellent SAP knowledge
English fluent in English (written and spoken), other languages are plus.
Desirable Requirements
6 sigma knowledge would be highly valued
Project Management skills
Good knowledge of GMP regulations
Work Details
Workload: 40 hours/week
Type: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)
Required start date: July 2026
Contract: 12 months
EEO Statement
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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