Novartis · 1 month ago
Project Director/Site Head, Florida
Indianapolis (Indiana)
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $298K/yr
10+ years expNovartis is a company focused on building a new site for Radioligand Therapy drug product manufacturing. As Project Director/Site Head, you will lead the project from design through commercialization, ensuring operational readiness and compliance while building a capable organization.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Lead the Florida drug product manufacturing project from design through commercialization
Develop and manage project plans, deliverables, and team performance to meet targets
Align project strategy and execution with senior business stakeholders and cross-functional leaders
Build and transition a capable organization from project phase to commercial operations
Ensure regulatory, quality, and HSE compliance readiness for inspections and audits
Oversee project budget, schedule, and procurement to achieve financial and operational goals
Champion Novartis values, fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture and talent development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or Management
Minimum 10 years' experience in manufacturing, technical operations, or supply chain management in pharma or life sciences. Management experience outside of Pharma may contribute up to 5 of those years (i.e. Other Manufacturing, Military, Consulting)
Proven leadership and change management skills with success in building and managing teams
Ability to work effectively in a global, networked environment
Strong cultural and intercultural awareness
Preferred
Experience with Radioligand Therapy manufacturing
Prior involvement in building and leading site organizations or being part of Commercial Readiness Projects
Benefits
Health, life and disability benefits
A 401(k) with company contribution and match
A variety of other benefits
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Company
Novartis
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops medicines for serious diseases to improve and extend people's lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.49BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2024-06-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.49B
2018-02-14Grant· $6.5M
2000-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Grant
Vice President & Global Program Head
John von Brachel
VP, Head of Content Lab
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