Site Robotics Transformation Lead – Industrial Automation

Novartis AG; Muttenz; Hybrid; CHF 88,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition

Hybrid work

Parental leave 14 weeks

Job summary

Novartis AG is seeking a Site Robotics Expert for the Muttenz manufacturing site in Switzerland. You will lead the robotics transformation across manufacturing, laboratories, warehousing, and material handling, bridging emerging technologies with site needs.

You will own the robotics technology strategy, URS, and deployment packages, coordinating with global and local partners, ensuring GMP compliance and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Automation, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of demonstrated robotics experience with hands-on implementation.
• Experience leading robotics or automation projects from concept to operations.
• Proven track record evaluating, selecting, deploying robotics technologies from concept to shop floor.
• Experience defining URS and vendor evaluation criteria.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with global/local partners.
• Fluent English in speech and writing.
• Strong understanding of industrial operations, safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to AI-enabled robotics.
• Knowledge of GMP, data integrity (ALCOA+), and validation principles in regulated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own site robotics technology strategy and refresh it against market and technology developments.
• Harmonise requirements across platforms and align global ways of working.
• Own URSs and the technology & robotics roadmap for shared Work Centers.
• Translate scouted technology into standardized deployment packages.
• Own and maintain the Robotics Catalogue for shared Work Centers.
• Lead technology and market scouting in advanced areas like computer vision and AI.
• Evaluate vendor capability and partner with Procurement on vendor management.
• Ensure piloted technologies are adopted and feedback shapes the roadmap.
• Report progress to the Robotics Steering Committee and support roadmap endorsements.
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations and security protocols.
• Coordinate with vendors and partners for support and procurement.

Skills

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Industrial operations

AI-enabled robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics or related engineering

Job description

Novartis AG is seeking a Site Robotics Expert for the Muttenz manufacturing site in Switzerland. You will lead the robotics transformation across manufacturing, laboratories, warehousing, and material handling, bridging emerging technologies with site needs.

You will own the robotics technology strategy, URS, and deployment packages, coordinating with global and local partners, ensuring GMP compliance and security.