PHARMAFull-time
Life Cycle Manager
By Admin ยท Quality Assurance & Quality Control
MUMBAI (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 9/26/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONNOVARTISPharmaceuticals / Healthcare

ROLE OVERVIEW
Life Cycle Manager acting as the ESO project lead for technical, manufacturing, and engineering initiatives across the life cycle of a product.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- โขLead technical transfer projects from initial planning through delivery and formal closure.
- โขCreate project charters, detailed action plans, timelines, milestones, and governance structures.
- โขCoordinate cross-functional teams across Manufacturing Science and Technology, Quality, Artwork, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and external partners.
- โขAct as the main point of contact between Novartis teams and contract manufacturing organizations.
- โขTrack project activities, dependencies, milestones, risks, and deviations against agreed timelines.
- โขEnsure projects meet agreed strategies, regulatory requirements, quality standards, budgets, and operational objectives.
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports to Head of Technical Operations / ESO
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Pharmacy or a related pharmaceutical discipline.
- 10 to 15 years of experience working with solid oral dosage forms.
- 7 to 10 years of project management experience involving technology transfers.
- Technical understanding of tablet formulation, manufacturing processes, and product requirements.
- Working knowledge of registration requirements across Europe and Rest of World markets.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- โขData Analytics, Traffic Management, Vendor Management, Warehouse Management, Work Order Management
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Project Management
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Health insurance, PF, Paid leave, Professional development programs, Accommodation support
Regulatory Requirements
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Novartis is a leading global medicines company using innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments.
TEAM SIZE: 100,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Culture: Committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team.
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
Tablet Formulation
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Supply Chain
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
1/5
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