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Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Quality Operations Specialist

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeİstanbul, TürkiyeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree, preferably in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Bioengineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
  • Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and pharmaceutical quality systems.
  • Basic knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
  • A strong quality mindset and awareness of GMP requirements.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks with an appropriate sense of urgency in a dynamic operational environment.
  • Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

  • Perform batch record review and support timely, GMP-compliant batch release activities.
  • Manage the compliant documentation lifecycle, including review, approval, archiving, and control of paper-based and electronic records.
  • Prepare, review, and approve quality-related documentation, including operational procedures, protocols, work instructions, and controlled documents.
  • Support deviation and complaint investigations, including impact assessments, investigation follow-up, and timely closure.
  • Support CAPA, actions, change control, internal audits, and Health Authority inspection-readiness activities, ensuring timely execution of defined actions.
  • Perform batch-wise audit trail reviews in accordance with the approved plan and applicable procedures.
  • Perform routine QA walkthroughs and provide QA support to maintain GMP compliance within manufacturing areas.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, QC, Microbiology, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to ensure timely identification, escalation, and resolution of Quality and GMP-related issues.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience or internship in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Experience or familiarity with Batch Record Review, deviation management, batch release, or shopfloor QA activities.
  • Familiarity with electronic manufacturing and Quality systems, preferably Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
  • Experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
  • Collaboration.
  • Communication.
  • Data integrity.
  • Digital fluency.
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Internal quality auditing.
  • Managing ambiguity.
  • Operational excellence.
  • Problem solving.
  • Quality Assurance (QA).
  • Quality Compliance.
  • Quality Control (QC).
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Regulatory compliance.
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC).

About the Company

Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company that uses science-based innovations to develop treatments and improve patient outcomes worldwide. Its products are medicines developed through research and development to address various diseases, aiming to reach nearly 1 billion people. The company differentiates itself by large-scale investment in R&D, a global presence with a diverse workforce, and a clear mission to Reimagine Medicine, focusing on meeting the changing needs of patients. Its goal is to improve quality of life and extend life expectancy by delivering meaningful therapies through its research and development efforts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1970

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