Technical Transfer Lead

Job Description SummaryLocation: Morrisville, NCStep into a pivotal role where your expertise drives the successful launch of life-changing medicines. As a Technical Transfer Lead, you will own and lead complex technology transfer initiatives, shaping how innovative therapies move from development to commercial manufacturing. Working at the heart of a highly collaborative environment, you will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, compliant, and efficient processes—ensuring patients receive high-quality treatments, on time and at scale.Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end technical transfer projects, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality objectives are achievedAct as site point of contact for transfer activities, aligning stakeholders across Technical Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, HSE, and other sitesDevelop and execute transfer and validation strategies, including process, cleaning, packaging and supportive studies. Coordinate technical, regulatory, and validation batches, ensuring documentation readiness and complianceEstablish and lead cross-functional project teams, driving execution, risk mitigation, and decision-makingEnsure compliance with cGMP and readiness for inspections and pre-approval auditsDrive process improvements and optimization to support successful product launches and ongoing manufacturing excellenceEssential RequirementsBachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, or equivalent scientific degreeMinimum 5 years of experience in oral solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturingDemonstrated experience in technical transfer, process scale-up, and validation activitiesStrong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirementsProven project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional teamsStrong technical expertise in pharmaceutical processes, with ability to solve complex manufacturing challengesDesirable RequirementsMaster of Science or equivalent experienceThe salary for this position is expected to range between $126,000 - $234,000 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.#LI-OnsiteEEO 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. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationsThe Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.Salary Range$126,000.00 - $234,000.00Skills DesiredApplied Statistics, Change Controls, Data Analytics and Digital (Inactive), GDP Knowledge (Inactive), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HSE Knowledge (Inactive), Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Technologies, Operational Excellence, Process and Cleaning Validation (Inactive), Process Control, Quality Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Resilience and Risk Management (Inactive), Technical Leadership, Technology TransferSummaryLocation: DurhamType: Full time