Novartis · 17 hours ago
Site MS&T Head, SMO
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$139K/yr - $257K/yr
10+ years expNovartis is a leading pharmaceutical company focused on innovative science and patient care. The Site MS&T Head will lead the Manufacturing Science and Technology organization, ensuring product quality and compliance while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Define MS&T vision, technical standards, and strategic priorities that strengthen site performance and scientific capability
Act as primary liaison with site leadership and global platform heads to align objectives and resolve technical issues
Build department technical expertise by overseeing career paths, succession plans, training programs, and cross‑functional knowledge management
Ensure inspection readiness and drive rapid reapplication of global best practices, standard processes, and compliance improvements
Lead end‑to‑end product and process stewardship to maintain robust, well‑controlled manufacturing throughout the lifecycle
Oversee technical change control and serve as site interface for regulatory interactions and submission content
Own the Validation Master Plan and ensure execution, monitoring, and continuous verification of validated processes
Direct technical transfers, launches, and scale‑ups, ensuring strong project leadership and seamless execution
Advance manufacturing excellence by applying Quality by Design, Design of Experiments, and Process Analytical Technology
Guide Technology Life Cycle Management, new technology adoption, and ensure technical inputs shape capital project decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Required
Minimum 10 years of work experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Extensive experience in manufacturing operations, including product, process, or technology oversight
Demonstrated ability to drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement in a regulated environment
Strong understanding of applied statistics, quality systems, and regulatory requirements across multiple health authorities
Proven capability in process development, technical problem‑solving, and lifecycle stewardship of commercial products
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical analytical testing and its application to process and product understanding
Experience leading technical teams, developing talent, and building organizational capabilities
Strong ability to collaborate across functions and influence decision‑making at multiple organizational levels
Preferred
Master's degree in Science, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent scientific discipline preferred
Diverse pharmaceutical experience needed. Specifically, Small Molecule DS (API/Drug Substance/Oligonucleotide) / Small Molecule DP/FP (Drug Product/Finished Product) is highly preferred
Benefits
Health, life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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
Recent News
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