Site Head

Novartis AG; Baarle-Nassau; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Hybrid working options

14 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Novartis AG in Baarle-Nassau seeks a Site Head to steer a growing, highly regulated manufacturing site through ramp-up and transformation. You will oversee production, guide a cross-functional leadership team, and build structures and culture that deliver reliable patient outcomes.

With 3+ years leading large-scale, continuous operations and a proven track record of transformation, you will drive improvements, empower leaders, and strengthen resilience while collaborating with regulators and

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within a highly regulated manufacturing or production environment.
• 3+ years leading large-scale, continuous operations, including round-the-clock production.
• At least 7 years of strong operational expertise combined with the ability to lead effectively at a strategic level.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational transformation, cultural change and operational improvement.
• Experience coaching leadership teams, establishing clear structures and strengthening accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, manage escalations and lead effectively in complex, high-pressure environments.
• English fluent, written and spoken. Dutch language is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide production and ensure safe, reliable performance across continuous operations.
• Guide the site through ramp-up, building the capabilities and processes required for stable production.
• Lead and coach a cross-functional leadership team, establishing clear accountability and effective decision-making.
• Drive operational improvements across production, engineering, technology, quality and supporting functions.
• Lead operational and cultural change, embedding Novartis ways of working throughout the organization.
• Manage complex escalations while maintaining strategic focus and empowering leaders to take ownership.
• Strengthen organizational resilience, collaboration and performance in a demanding, highly regulated environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulated manufacturing

Continuous operations

Strategic leadership

Change management

Cross-functional coaching

Job description

What if your next leadership role could shape the future of a growing manufacturing site at a pivotal moment in its journey? As Site Head in Baarle-Nassau, you will lead a highly regulated, continuously operating site through an important ramp-up and transformation phase.

You will take overall accountability for production, guide an experienced cross-functional leadership team, and strengthen the structures, culture and ways of working needed for sustainable performance. Combining strategic leadership with strong operational insight, you will improve processes, build organizational resilience and create an environment where people take ownership, collaborate effectively and deliver reliably for patients.

• Relocation Support: Yes
• Onsite
• Full time
• Employment Type: Regular
• Shift Work: No

About the Role

Key responsibilities:

• Lead site-wide production and ensure safe, reliable performance across continuous operations.
• Guide the site through ramp-up, building the capabilities and processes required for stable production.
• Lead and coach a cross-functional leadership team, establishing clear accountability and effective decision-making.
• Drive operational improvements across production, engineering, technology, quality and supporting functions.
• Lead operational and cultural change, embedding Novartis ways of working throughout the organization.
• Manage complex escalations while maintaining strategic focus and empowering leaders to take ownership.
• Strengthen organizational resilience, collaboration and performance in a demanding, highly regulated environment.
• Build trusted relationships with regulators, industry contacts and internal stakeholders supporting the site's success.

Essential Requirements:

• Significant leadership experience within a highly regulated manufacturing or production environment.
• 3+ years of proven experience leading large-scale, continuous operations, including round-the-clock production environments.
• At least 7 years of strong operational expertise combined with the ability to lead effectively at a strategic level.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational transformation, cultural change and operational improvement.
• Experience coaching leadership teams, establishing clear structures and strengthening accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, manage escalations and lead effectively in complex, high-pressure environments.
• English Fluent, written and spoken. Dutch language is highly valued.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in radiopharmaceutical, radioisotope or Good Manufacturing Practice-regulated production.

Benefits & Rewards

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: €95,400 to €177,200

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.