Site Head: Regulated Manufacturing Transformation

Novartis AG; Noord-Brabant; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Baarle-Nassau seeks a Site Head to lead a highly regulated, continuously operating manufacturing site through a pivotal ramp-up and transformation, ensuring safety and reliability.

You will own production performance, guide an experienced cross-functional leadership team, strengthen structures and culture, and partner with regulators and internal stakeholders to deliver consistent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational leadership

Strategic leadership

Decision making

Coaching leadership

English fluent

Dutch valued

Job description

Novartis in Baarle-Nassau seeks a Site Head to lead a highly regulated, continuously operating manufacturing site through a pivotal ramp-up and transformation, ensuring safety and reliability.

You will own production performance, guide an experienced cross-functional leadership team, strengthen structures and culture, and partner with regulators and internal stakeholders to deliver consistent patient outcomes.