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Location: Millburn, New Jersey, USA

Relocation Support: This role is based in Millburn, NJ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support. Please only apply if accessible.

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This is a rare opportunity to lead a mission‑critical, commercial manufacturing site where your decisions directly impact patients’ lives every day. As Site Manufacturing Head in Millburn, you will set the direction for a highly complex radioligand therapies (RLT) operation, bringing together safety, quality, supply reliability, cost discipline, and people leadership under one vision. You will translate strategy into action, guide a diverse leadership team, and build a culture where operational excellence, compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices, and continuous improvement go hand in hand. If you are energized by leading at scale, shaping the future of advanced therapies, and leaving a lasting mark on how life‑changing medicines reach patients, this role offers both challenge and purpose.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all site manufacturing functions - Production, HSE (Safety), Engineering, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Science & Technology - ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production
• Set and execute the site strategy aligned with Novartis manufacturing, supply, and country objectives
• Ensure full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Drive reliable supply performance, cost control, and continuous operational improvement across the site
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing site leadership team and engaged workforce
• Oversee capital projects, delivering on time, within budget, and aligned with long‑term site capability needs
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, speaking up, and patient‑first decision making

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline
• Minimum ten years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including sterile manufacturing operations and at least five years of leadership experience
• Deep knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory compliance in a commercial environment
• Strong strategic and enterprise mindset with the ability to translate strategy into operational execution
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence, align, and inspire diverse organizations

Desirable Requirements

• Experience at a Radioligand Therapies commercial manufacturing site.
• Experience leading complex capital projects within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

The salary for this position is expected to range between $160,300 and $297,700 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.

To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click Thrive Together.

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$160,300.00 - $297,700.00

Skills Desired

Data Analytics, digital skills, gmp environment, multi-stakeholder management, process excellence, Project Management, Resilience, Risk Management, Strategic Direction