Novartis Posted June 22, 2026

Sr Project Engineer

Indianapolis, United States Regular
Manufacturing & CMC Senior

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About this opportunity

In this role, you will work cross‑functionally to support the delivery of capital initiatives, continuous improvements/ upgrades to isolator containment systems, and the implementation of new manufacturing technologies within a GMP-regulated environment. Responsibilities include contributing to project planning, leading assigned workstreams, supporting regulatory compliance, and providing hands-on engineering support from design through execution.Location: Onsite

Major accountabilities: Support internal and external audits. Prepare project procurement plan, perform project tendering and procurement.Lead design, installation, qualification, and lifecycle support of Isotopes API manufacturing equipment.Serve as subject matter expert for new equipment supporting the API expansion capital project.Own equipment change management to maintain validated state and Good Manufacturing Practice compliance.Investigate equipment and process deviations, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.Support regulatory inspections and internal audits as engineering subject matter expert.The salary for this position is expected to range between $93,800 and $174,200 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.Essential Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering 5+ years of relevant experience with the pharmaceutical industry, or 8+ years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry in lieu of a degree.Extensive experience supporting API and/or finish drug product manufacturing.Strong expertise with Hot cells / Isolator Containment systems.In-depth knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.Experience leading equipment qualification, validation strategies, and change management.Strong technical writing skills for regulated engineering documentation.Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex capital initiatives.Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Job details

Seniority
Senior
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 373 comparable Senior Manufacturing & CMC roles across 53 biopharma companies.

373Comparable roles tracked
345Currently active
53Companies hiring similar roles
20Countries represented

Salary context

174 of 373 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $93,800/yr – $174,200/yr
Lowest disclosed · Senior Scientist II – CMC Developmental Sciences · AbbVie $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Peer group range $0 – $222,900 (median $142,388)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 373 comparable roles

United States267
India37
Ireland10
Singapore10
Netherlands7
Switzerland6

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Seniority mix

373 of 373 peers have a known seniority level

Senior250
Principal79
Associate Director44

Therapeutic area mix

0 of 373 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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