Novartis Posted July 29, 2026

Shift Supervisor,Weekend Nights-Isotopes

Indianapolis, United States Regular
Manufacturing & CMC

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About this opportunity

Location: Indianapolis, IndianaRelocation Support: This role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Shift: Weekend nights (Friday – Sunday with alternating Thursdays), 12 hoursAre you passionate about leading high-performing manufacturing teams that help deliver life-changing therapies to patients? As the Shift Supervisor, Weekend Nights, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient production of high-quality isotopes. This is an opportunity to lead frontline operations, develop and coach talented associates, drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement, and make a direct impact on manufacturing performance and patient supply. Working in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, you will be a visible leader who champions safety, operational excellence, and team success while helping Novartis deliver on its commitment to reimagine medicine.

Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure the shop floor achieves safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and batch record review targets.Lead shop floor meetings and adjust schedules and staffing to support manufacturing operations.Maintain an audit-ready manufacturing environment through compliance, housekeeping, and inspection preparedness.Provide daily on-floor leadership, coaching, and support to direct reports and production teams.Ensure adherence to aseptic techniques, approved procedures, cGMP standards, and safety requirements.Monitor performance metrics, prepare operational reports, communicate performance results, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Oversee associate training, development, performance management, and ongoing compliance with required curricula.Essential RequirementsBachelor’s degree required, or 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.3 to 5 years of cGMP manufacturing experience; Radioligand Therapy experience preferred.1 to 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience supporting training and process compliance in daily operations.Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, cGMP requirements, and regulatory expectations.Experience using manufacturing systems such as SAP, Laboratory Information Management System, or Manufacturing Execution System.Proven ability to drive quality, process improvement, and manufacturing performance objectives.Desirable RequirementsExperience with Operational Excellence, project management, product or process development, or regulatory activities.Experience supporting manufacturing business objectives through quality improvements and reduction of product write-offs.The salary for this position is expected to range between $85,400 and $158,600 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
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Indianapolis, United States
Employment type
Regular

How this role compares

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

We currently track 1527 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 125 biopharma companies.

1527Comparable roles tracked
1435Currently active
125Companies hiring similar roles
44Countries represented

Salary context

455 of 1527 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 $85,400/yr – $158,600/yr
Lowest disclosed · Senior Scientist II – CMC Developmental Sciences · AbbVie $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Peer group range $0 – $540,400 (median $140,000)

Where these roles are based

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United States781
India104
Germany74
Singapore67
France64
Ireland54

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Seniority mix

705 of 1527 peers have a known seniority level

Senior251
Manager165
Principal79
Associate68
Director64
Associate Director44
Senior Director21
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc8
Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

7 of 1527 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease6
Oncology1

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