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Novartis Hiring for Head of Site Operations (Project Management & OpEx) job in Indianapolis Full Time
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!
The Head of Site Operations is responsible for driving project management and operational excellence activities for the manufacturing site and within the RLT Network. The incumbent will be member of the Site Leadership Team and will assist the Site Strategic Planning Process and Production scheduling processes. The incumbent will own and provide oversight to the Site Projects portfolio and its inherent governance.
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
•Direct management of the site Scheduling, Project Management and Operational Excellence initiatives
•Manages projects cross-functionally as well as through critical external partners and its leadership team
•Manage project timelines and budgets, as well as facilitating effective communication and information transfer to and from internal and external partners.
•Communicates project status, issues, assessing risks, and proposing solutions to the team.
•Management of timelines and deliverables of tech transfer, process development, and other projects executed at sites and CMOs if necessary.
•Financial responsibility for tracking development and commercial projects, ensuring costs and payments are executed accurately.
•Provide management team with weekly/monthly metrics and progress dashboards reflecting status of all development and manufacturing activities.
•Develop and champion the OpEx culture within the site and network, driving a continuous improvement mindset. Owns jointly with the Site Leadership Team (SLT) the Site Operating Governance mechanisms.
•Support and effective use of OpEx tools and methodologies within the site and network.
•Driving cross-site collaboration and improvements as part of the continuous improvement and standardization culture.
•Other relates duties as assigned.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $144,000.00 and $216,000.00 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.What you’ll bring to the role:
•BSc degree in engineering or related field or equivalent relevant experience
•Training in radiochemistry or radio pharmacy is an advantage (preferred)
•English fluency required
•8 years’ experience in manufacturing, quality, or a related technical field within the pharmaceutical industry.
•Strong leadership, communication and analytical/problem solving skills.
•Demonstrated history of working collaboratively across functions and sites.
•Knowledge and understanding of cGMP requirements and the application of continuous improvement in a regulated environment.
•5-15% travel
Why Advanced Accelerator Applications?
Thousands of people die of cancer around the world every day. At Advanced Accelerator Applications, a Novartis company, our mission is to transform lives through radioligand therapy in nuclear medicine to fight several leading types of cancer. How will we continue to be on the cutting edge of medicine? We believe new groundbreaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and 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:
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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