LDC Solution Design Manager

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Job Description 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.

Working in accordance with legislation, internal rules, good practices and business objectives, the LDC Solution Design Manager is responsible for driving the execution of the company's ambition to turn data and digital into a strategic asset to drive actionable insights across the organization.

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.

Minimum Requirements:

Work Experience:

• Education: Higher education is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the area of manufacturing execution, production planning, MES or related field)
• 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 trainings
• 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

Skills Desired

Continual Improvement Process, Cost Reduction, General Hse Knowledge , Knowledge Of Gmp, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Learning and Development (L&D), Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Production, Operations, Productivity, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Six Sigma, Technology Transfer

Workload
: 100% (40 hours per week)

Role type:
Hybrid (1 day/week onsite)

Required start date:
December 2025

Contract:
7 months

Why Novartis:
Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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.

Accommodation:
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit