Manufacturing Data System Expert

As a Discoverant Specialist at Novartis, you will be responsible for supporting the Discoverant System Business Owner within Novartis Technical Operations (NTO). Discoverant is a validated IT solution used across NTO for automated manufacturing data aggregation, advanced analysis, and comprehensive reporting. Your role will involve collaborating with IT teams, manufacturing sites, and the Discoverant Global Business Owner to ensure optimal system setup, seamless change implementations, and ongoing maintenance of the Discoverant platform across the Novartis network. **Key Responsibilities:** - Serve as the primary business-side representative for the implementation, lifecycle management, and ongoing evolution of the Discoverant system. - Coordinate Discoverant interfaces with integrated IT systems like ERP (SAP), MES, LIMS, and patient scheduling tools. - Facilitate onboarding for new users, conduct training sessions, and promote knowledge sharing. - Develop and optimize data analytics components using tools like Pipeline Pilot. - Drive change control processes for the Discoverant system, integrating new parameters and architectural updates. - Support data integration from new systems into Discoverant for manufacturing data trending and analysis. - Assess data quality, implement corrective actions, and propose improvements for data accuracy. - Manage manufacturing data provision for internal stakeholders. - Address and resolve Discoverant-related deviations, quality events, and associated actions. - Act as a liaison between local Discoverant users, IT teams, and system vendors. - Author and maintain Discoverant-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Working Procedures (WPs). **Qualifications Required:** - University degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences, Technology (Chemical/Biology) or similar field. - 5 years of practical experience in the pharmaceutical industry with expertise in manufacturing IT systems. - Hands-on experience with Biovia's Discoverant and Pipeline Pilot tools. - Knowledge of integrated IT systems such as ERP (SAP), MES, LIMS, OSI-PI, SQL, Oracle/MS SQL databases, and cloud-based data storage solutions. - Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical cGMP, Computerized System Validation (CSV), and regulatory requirements. - Familiarity with statistical tools and programming languages such as Minitab, JMP, Python, and R. - Proven ability to collaborate effectively, lead cross-functional initiatives, and communicate well. - Fluent in English, additional languages like German or French are desirable. The role of a Discoverant Specialist at Novartis is critical in contributing to increased automation in manufacturing, ensuring competitive advantage in quality and costs, and achieving manufacturing financial/business goals. By minimizing process-related rejected batches and write-offs, and maximizing process robustness, you will play a significant role in the organization's success. Novartis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact [email protected] with your request and relevant information. Novartis values diversity and inclusion in the workplace to create an outstanding work environment that represents the patients and communities served by the company.,