Life Cycle Manager

By Admin ยท Quality Assurance & Quality Control

MUMBAI (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 9/26/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONNOVARTISPharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Novartis

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

  • โ€ขLead technical transfer projects from initial planning through delivery and formal closure.
  • โ€ขCreate project charters, detailed action plans, timelines, milestones, and governance structures.
  • โ€ขCoordinate cross-functional teams across Manufacturing Science and Technology, Quality, Artwork, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and external partners.
  • โ€ขAct as the main point of contact between Novartis teams and contract manufacturing organizations.
  • โ€ขTrack project activities, dependencies, milestones, risks, and deviations against agreed timelines.
  • โ€ขEnsure 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

  • โ€ขData 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

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