Senior Robotics Program Lead – Strategy, AMRs & Automation

Novartis Pharma Schweiz; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a senior Robotics Leader to develop and execute the site robotics strategy in Singapore. You will identify high-value automation opportunities, drive end-to-end programs from concept to deployment, and own the full lifecycle of robotics solutions to ensure sustainable operations and value realization.

You will evaluate AMRs/AGVs and AI-enabled robotics while collaborating across manufacturing, quality, IT/OT, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated experience in robotics, with hands-on implementation and deployment of industrial robotics solutions.
• Experience leading robotics or automation programs/projects from concept through implementation and operational support.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging both global and local business partners.
• Fluent English language skills (spoken and written).
• Strong understanding of industrial operations, safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site robotics strategy and roadmap, identifying high-value automation opportunities and defining long-term robotics initiatives.
• Lead robotics programs end-to-end, from opportunity assessment and business case development through implementation, deployment, and value realization.
• Own the full lifecycle of robotics solutions, ensuring sustainable operations, maintenance, optimization, upgrades, and replacement planning.
• Evaluate, select, and deploy robotics technologies, including AMRs, AGVs, material handling robots, service robots, AI-enabled robotics, and emerging Physical AI solutions.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration, partnering with manufacturing, laboratories, warehousing, engineering, quality, IT/OT, and global robotics experts.
• Establish robotics governance, standards, and performance monitoring, ensuring scalability, reliability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Ensure regulatory and operational compliance, including GMP requirements, validation, qualification activities, cybersecurity standards, and inspection readiness.
• Build site robotics capabilities and external partnerships, acting as the site's robotics subject matter expert and fostering strong vendor and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Industrial operations understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics/automation/mechanical/electrical/mechatronics

Job description

Novartis is seeking a senior Robotics Leader to develop and execute the site robotics strategy in Singapore. You will identify high-value automation opportunities, drive end-to-end programs from concept to deployment, and own the full lifecycle of robotics solutions to ensure sustainable operations and value realization.

You will evaluate AMRs/AGVs and AI-enabled robotics while collaborating across manufacturing, quality, IT/OT, and external partners.