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Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of Novartis' most strategic manufacturing sites?

At our Ljubljana Aseptic Manufacturing site, we are building a global center of excellence for the launch and production of innovative aseptic medicines. This unique site will be the only location within the Novartis network to bring together all core aseptic manufacturing technologies under one roof. Joining our team means helping to deliver breakthrough therapies that expand treatment possibilities for patients around the world.

As part of this exciting journey, you will collaborate with leading experts from Slovenia and across the global Novartis organization, driving innovation and setting new standards of excellence in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Your work will have a direct impact on the development, production, and accessibility of life-changing therapies, while providing exceptional opportunities for professional growth in one of the most advanced manufacturing environments at Novartis.

As Site MS&T Head - Aseptics Ljubljana, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping one of Novartis' strategic manufacturing organizations. Leading a growing Manufacturing Science & Technology team, you will drive technical excellence, oversee technology transfers and product lifecycle stewardship, and enable the successful launch of new manufacturing capabilities.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Site MS&T organization.
• Drive technical oversight and life cycle stewardship of products and manufacturing processes.
• Lead technology transfers, process introductions, and scale-up activities.
• Own site validation strategy.
• Partner with site, platform, and global leaders.
• Champion manufacturing excellence.
• Ensure inspection readiness and technical leadership during inspections.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and make data-driven decisions.

Essential Requirements:

• MSc. degree in Pharmacy or Chemistry, or any other relevant scientific discipline.
• Functional knowledge of English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in MS&T, Quality, Manufacturing, or Process Development, with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Strong leadership experience, including people leadership, organizational development, and talent growth.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making skills.
  

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience within aseptic manufacturing or biologics production environments.
• Working knowledge of Slovene.

We offer permanent employment with 6 months of probation period. Submit your application with the CV in Slovenian and English language.

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:

53.690,00 - 99.710,00 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.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

In addition to your base salary, you will be eligible for benefits listed below:

• Annual bonus for all employees: 15% of annual base salary.

• Holiday allowance: In 2025 it amounted to €2,496 (net). For 2026 it amounts to €2,678.28 (net).

• Yearly performance-based bonus: In 2025 it amounted to €2,538.64 (gross), including the winter allowance.

• Voluntary supplementary pension insurance: Novartis in Slovenia provides voluntary supplementary pension insurance (5.844% of gross salary, capped annually at € 3.224,18).

• Insurance: Additional accident insurance: During employment at Novartis, the employee is insured 24/7 in the event of death or disability resulting from an accident. Specialist insurance: Group health insurance providing faster access to specialist healthcare services at Triglav Health Insurance Company d.d. for you and your family members.

• Care Connect: A program offering confidential, personalized support for mental health and well-being through therapy, counselling, tools, and more.

• Other benefits in accordance with legislation and collective agreements: Transportation, meal allowance, and other supplements.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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SLO version:

Ste pripravljeni prevzeti ključno vlogo pri oblikovanju prihodnosti ene najpomembnejših Novartisovih proizvodnih lokacij?

Na lokaciji Aseptika Ljubljana ustvarjamo strateško središče za lansiranje in proizvodnjo inovativnih aseptičnih zdravil, saj bo to edinstvena lokacija v Novartisovi svetovni mreži, kjer bodo na voljo vse ključne tehnologije za proizvodnjo aseptičnih zdravil. Pri nas boste imeli priložnost soustvarjati rešitve, ki bodo pacientom po vsem svetu prinašale nove možnosti zdravljenja.

Kot del naše ekipe boste sodelovali z vrhunskimi strokovnjaki iz Slovenije in mednarodnega okolja ter prispevali k postavljanju novih standardov odličnosti v farmacevtski industriji. Vaše delo bo imelo neposreden vpliv na razvoj in dostopnost inovativnih terapij za paciente po vsem svetu, hkrati pa boste imeli priložnost za strokovno rast v enem najbolj naprednih proizvodnih okolij v Novartisu.

Kot Vodja proizvodnih znanosti in tehnologij - Aseptika Ljubljana boste prevzeli ključno vodstveno vlogo pri oblikovanju in razvoju organizacije Proizvodne znanosti in tehnologije na aseptični lokaciji Novartisa v Ljubljani.

Vaše ključne odgovornosti:

• Vodenje in razvoj organizacije Proizvodne znanosti in tehnologije ter spodbujanje visoko uspešne ekipe.
• Zagotavljanje tehničnega nadzora in skrbništva nad izdelki ter procesi.
• Vodenje prenosov tehnologij in uvajanja novih procesov.
• Prevzemanje odgovornosti za validacijsko strategijo lokacije.
• Sodelovanje z vodstvom lokacije, platforme in globalnimi ekipami.
• Spodbujanje odličnosti proizvodnje.
• Zagotavljanje pripravljenosti na inšpekcijske preglede.
• Vzpostavljanje močnih partnerstev z deležniki.

Vaš doprinos k delovnem mestu:

• Magisterij iz farmacije ali kemije oziroma druge ustrezne naravoslovne smeri.
• Aktivno znanje angleškega jezika.
• Poznavanje orodja Microsoft Office.
• Vsaj 5 let ustreznih izkušenj na področju MS&T, kakovosti, proizvodnje ali razvoja procesov, z izkazanimi izkušnjami tehničnega vodenja.
• Izkušnje z vodenjem sodelavcev, razvojem organizacije ter razvojem talentov.
• Izkušnje z upravljanjem deležnikov, učinkovito komunikacijo ter sprejemanjem odločitev.

Zaželene izkušnje:

• Izkušnje na področju aseptične proizvodnje ali proizvodnje bioloških zdravil.
• Znanje slovenskega jezika.

Z izbranim kandidatom bomo sklenili delovno razmerje za nedoločen čas s poskusno dobo 6 mesecev. Prijavo oddajte z življenjepisom v slovenskem in angleškem jeziku.

Nagrajevanje:

V Novartisu smo zavezani k soustvarjanju prihodnosti medicine ter priznavanju in nagrajevanju ljudi, ki to omogočajo.

Pričakovani letni osnovni razpon plače za delovno mesto:

53.690,00 - 99.710,00 EUR

Osnovna plača se določa na podlagi vnaprej opredeljenih in transparentnih kriterijev, kot so relevantne veščine, kompetence in izkušnje, ne glede na spol, ter v skladu z Novartisovo politiko določanja plač. Po zaposlitvi v Novartisu se plača periodično pregleda v skladu z internimi akti in postopki.

Plačna enakost je temeljno načelo naše kadrovske politike in odraža našo zavezo k ustvarjanju raznolikega, pravičnega in vključujočega okolja, ki vse zaposlene obravnava dostojanstveno in spoštljivo, kot je opredeljeno v našem Kodeksu etike.

Poleg osnovne letne bruto plače so zaposleni upravičeni tudi do spodaj navedenih ugodnosti:

• Letni bonus, ki pripada vsakemu zaposlenemu: 15% letne plače.

• Regres za dopust: Leta 2025 je znašal 2.496 € (neto). Za leto 2026 znaša 2.678,28 € (neto).

• Nagrada za poslovno uspešnost: Leta 2025 je znašala 2.538,64 € (bruto), skupaj z zimskim regresom.

• Prostovoljno dodatno pokojninsko zavarovanje: Novartis v Sloveniji zagotavlja prostovoljno dodatno pokojninsko zavarovanje (5,844 % bruto izplačila, letno omejeno na 3.224,18 €).

• Zavarovanje: Dodatno nezgodno zavarovanje: V času zaposlitve pri Novartisu je zaposleni 24/7 zavarovan za primer smrti ali invalidnosti, ki bi bila posledica nezgode. Zavarovanje - Specialisti: Kolektivno zdravstveno zavarovanje, ki omogoča hitrejši dostop do specialističnih zdravstvenih storitev pri Zavarovalnici Triglav d.d. za vas in vaše družinske člane.

• Care Connect: Program, ki ponuja zaupno, osebno podporo za vaše duševno zdravje in dobro počutje s pomočjo terapij, svetovanj, orodij in še mnogo več.

• Ostale ugodnosti v skladu z zakonom in kolektivno pogodbo: Prevoz, prehrana ter ostali dodatki.

Preberite brošuro in izvedite več o našem sistemu nagrajevanja: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Opomba: Ugodnosti se lahko razlikujejo glede na državo ter so skladni z lokalno zakonodajo, vključno z določili kolektivnih pogodb. Celovit pregled vašega paketa prejemkov, vključno z morebitnimi relevantnimi določbami kolektivne pogodbe, ki veljajo za vašo delovno mesto glede na lokacijo zaposlitve in delodajalca Novartis, vam bo posredovan v okviru nadaljnjih korakov zaposlitvenega postopka.

Predani smo raznolikosti in vključenosti: Novartis si prizadeva ustvariti izjemno, vključujoče delovno okolje in oblikovanje raznolikih timov, saj ti predstavljajo naše bolnike in skupnosti, ki jih oskrbujemo.

Zakaj Novartis: Pomagati bolnikom in njihovim družinam zahteva več kot le inovativno znanost. Potrebna je skupnost zavzetih ljudi, kot ste vi. V Novartisu cenimo sodelovanje, podporo in navdihovanje drug drugega za razvoj prebojnih terapij, ki spreminjajo življenja pacientov. Ste pripravljeni ustvariti svetlejšo prihodnost skupaj z nami? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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