Director, AI & Automation for Smart Manufacturing

ES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.; Sabadell; Hybrid; EUR 79,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension plan

Life and accidental insurance

Meals/allowance or office canteen

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Director to lead Automation and AI initiatives across manufacturing sites, delivering scalable digital solutions that boost productivity, quality, and compliance. You will drive adoption of AI, Robotics, OT integration, and data platforms while aligning with global strategies and site leadership.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a track record of delivering tangible business value through digital transformation in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading automation, AI and digital solutions in manufacturing or similar complex environments.
• Strong understanding of data platforms, OT integration and cybersecurity controls.
• Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps and deployments.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain site Automation & AI roadmaps aligned with global strategies.
• Lead deployment of AI, Robotics, Automation and Digital Solutions across sites.
• Drive integration of AI, OT and data platforms to enable connected manufacturing.
• Manage demand, prioritization, budgets and benefits realization with measurable outcomes.
• Ensure governance, safety, compliance and quality requirements are met across initiatives.
• Partner with global product teams, vendors and site SMEs to scale solutions.

Skills

AI & Generative AI

Data Governance

Data Science

Machine Learning

Change Management

Data Visualization

Job description

Novartis is seeking a Director to lead Automation and AI initiatives across manufacturing sites, delivering scalable digital solutions that boost productivity, quality, and compliance. You will drive adoption of AI, Robotics, OT integration, and data platforms while aligning with global strategies and site leadership.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a track record of delivering tangible business value through digital transformation in a regulated environment.