Clinical Supply Packaging Operator

Job Description Summary #LI-Onsite Location: Fort Worth, Texas Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Company will not sponsor visas for this position. The Clinical Supply Packaging Operator supports secondary packaging and distribution of clinical supplies for US Medical Affairs in Fort Worth, Texas. Additional responsibilities include shipment tracking, drug accountability, processing drug returns and environmental sustainability efforts. Job Description Key Responsibilities Responsible for labeling/kitting, distribution, and accountability activities in support of the US Medical Affairs portfolio. Secondary packaging; apply regulatory-compliant labels to drug supplies on packaging lines (15-25°C or 2-8°C conditions), following written procedures to maintain industry regulations. Preparing clinical shipments of drug products to be shipped to clinical sites, including quality checks throughout the process. Shippers can weigh up to 20-25 lbs. Accurately receive drug from Novartis Supply Chain and verify drug supply detail, including quantity, batch number, and expiry date, ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards. Conduct thorough inspections, cleaning, and verification of returned shippers and their components to ensure all materials meet quality standards. Process site medication returns and prepares for destruction in collaboration with external vendors. Archives records and other key documents to provide traceability for every aspect of secondary packaging and distribution of medication. Demonstrates an understanding of Novartis systems, cGMP, and Annex 13 regulatory requirements such that clinical supplies documentation produced and distributed remain compliant throughout the chain of custody. Demonstrates good working knowledge of inventory management best practices. This may be inclusive of any of the following, logbooks and their correct entry, quarantine, retention samples, reference samples, released goods, returned and discarded goods. Maintain good housekeeping throughout GMP facility, always ensuring audit ready. Leverages AI-enabled insights and automation to optimize end-to-end clinical supply planning, execution and drug distribution through systems and processes by improving forecasting, inventory strategy, warehousing, depot-to-site distribution, risk detection, and cross-functional decision-makingwhile championing responsible AI adoption, governance, and continuous team upskilling. Essential Requirements Experience with labeling, packaging, and/or shipment of clinical supplies. High School Diploma. Knowledge of data entry in warehouse management systems. Knowledge of cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 13 requirements. Great attention to detail. Excellent organizational and documentation skills. Excellent communication & customer relation skills. Novartis Compensation Summary The salary for this position is expected to range between $19.76 and $36.68 per hour. The final hourly amount 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. 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