Novartis Posted June 25, 2026

QA Compliance Specialist

Indianapolis, United States Regular
Quality

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About this opportunity

Location: Indianapolis, United StatesPlay a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in a cutting-edge radioligand therapy environment. As a QA Compliance Specialist, you will help shape and sustain robust quality systems that enable safe, reliable, and inspection-ready operations. Partnering across site functions, you’ll drive compliance excellence, support regulatory readiness, and contribute to continuous improvement, making a direct impact on delivering innovative therapies to patients.Relocation Support: This role is based in Indianapolis, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupport implementation and oversight of site quality systems aligned with regulatory and Novartis standardsLead Quality Management Review activities, including KPI monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement actionsDrive inspection readiness programs for internal audits and global health authority inspectionsFacilitate and deliver training on quality assurance compliance programs and requirementsSupport execution of compliance programs, including training, product quality reviews, and compliance alertsProvide guidance on audit planning, preparation, and interactions with regulatory authoritiesPartner cross-functionally to ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices, data integrity, and compliance standardsEssential RequirementsBachelor’s degree in a scientific or health-related field and at least 5 years of experience in a GMP regulated environment including at least 3 years of experience in quality compliance in the biopharmaceutical industry with environmental monitoring and cleanliness zones. Experience in establishing and maintaining quality systems, as well as successfully managing inspections from major Health Authorities including USA, EMEA, Canada, Japan, BrazilPrevious Quality Assurance experience must include Data Integrity, (ALCOA+) compliance, and technical writing.Strong knowledge of global regulatory standards, including United States, European Union, and International Council for Harmonization requirementsStrong communication and organizational skills, with ability to manage complex compliance activities across teamsDesirable RequirementsExperience supporting radioligand or radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operations and associated quality requirementsThe salary for this position is expected to range between $89,600 and $166,400 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-Onsite

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Quality
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Indianapolis, United States
Employment type
Regular

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Quality role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 644 comparable Quality roles across 85 biopharma companies.

644Comparable roles tracked
597Currently active
85Companies hiring similar roles
45Countries represented

Salary context

109 of 644 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $89,600/yr – $166,400/yr
Lowest disclosed · Technician - QC Laboratory · Lilly $13/hr – $29/hr (≈ $26,998–$60,507/yr)
Highest disclosed · Executive Director, QA Microbiology · Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA) $203,000/yr – $399,400/yr
Peer group range $43,753 – $301,200 (median $159,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 644 comparable roles

United States212
Ireland49
India45
China39
Singapore36
France29

+ 39 more countries

Seniority mix

309 of 644 peers have a known seniority level

Manager116
Senior97
Associate Director26
Director24
Associate23
Principal14
Senior Director7
Executive/VP1
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc1

Therapeutic area mix

0 of 644 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

No peers with a known therapeutic area yet.

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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