Job ID
REQ-10081079
Jun 23, 2026
USA
Available in: English
Summary
Location: Millburn, NJ, USAStep into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will help shape the future of cancer treatment through advanced radioligand therapy (RLT). As Head of Production and Operations, you will lead a high-performing manufacturing organization at the forefront of innovation, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality production in a complex cGMP environment. This is a unique opportunity to influence site strategy, drive operational excellence, and build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement-while directly contributing to bringing life-changing therapies to patients around the world.
About the Role
Key ResponsibilitiesLead manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, supply, cost, and people objectivesEnsure full compliance with cGMP and employee health and safety (EHS) requirementsOversee production processes, equipment qualification, and continuous workflow optimizationLead site and network projects, including product launches, validation, and process improvementsDrive inspection readiness and participate in health authority audits and internal reviewsManage budgets, project timelines, and financial performance across production and site projectsBuild and develop high-performing teams while promoting a culture of ownership and continuous improvementEssential RequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related scientific fieldEight or more years in the pharmaceutical industry, including direct experience with sterile manufacturingMinimum three years of leadership experience managing teams in a regulated manufacturing environmentExperience with regulatory inspections from agencies such as FDA or EMAStrong ability to plan and manage operational processes to maximize efficiency and productivityExcellent leadership and communication skills, with experience developing high-performing teamsDesirable RequirementsExperience or training in radiochemistry or radiopharmacyThe 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 here.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)
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, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Accessibility & Reasonable AccommodationsThe 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 to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or 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.
Division
Operations
Business Unit
Production / Manufacturing
Location
USA
State
New Jersey
Site
Millburn
Company / Legal Entity
U469 (FCRS = US469) AAA USA Inc.
Functional Area
Technical Operations
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Technical Operations Operations USA
Job ID
REQ-10081079
Head of Production and Operations, Millburn
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Job ID
REQ-10081079
Head of Production and Operations, Millburn
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Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines Novartis is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 120,000 associates and its products are available in more than 180 countries around the world.