Site Leader — 24/7 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Novartis AG; Baarle-Nassau; Sur place; EUR 95 000 - 177 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Novartis AG in Baarle-Nassau, The Netherlands, seeks a Site Head to lead a highly regulated, continuously operating manufacturing site through ramp-up and transformation. You will oversee production, guide cross-functional teams, and drive improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance and reliable patient supply.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in a regulated setting, with a track record of strategic influence and delivering operational excellence.

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.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Leadership

Regulated manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic leadership

Decision-making under pressure

English fluent

Dutch valued

Description du poste

Novartis AG in Baarle-Nassau, The Netherlands, seeks a Site Head to lead a highly regulated, continuously operating manufacturing site through ramp-up and transformation. You will oversee production, guide cross-functional teams, and drive improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance and reliable patient supply.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in a regulated setting, with a track record of strategic influence and delivering operational excellence.