Durham Onsite Robotics Strategy Lead

U061 (FCRS = US061) Novartis Services, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 109,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Services, Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a Site Robotics Strategic Lead to drive strategy, evaluation, and deployment of advanced robotics across manufacturing operations, transforming emerging technologies into GMP-compliant, scalable solutions.

You will collaborate with global stakeholders and vendors, own URS for robotics platforms, define standards, and lead pilots that deliver measurable value while ensuring quality and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading robotics or automation projects from concept through deployment.
• Understanding GMP, GxP, validation, data integrity, and quality system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the site robotics technology strategy aligned with manufacturing and business objectives.
• Define and harmonize robotics standards, requirements, and roadmaps across shared work centers.
• Own and maintain User Requirement Specifications (URS) for robotics technologies and platforms.
• Lead evaluation and deployment of emerging robotics solutions, including computer vision and physical AI.
• Translate innovative technologies into scalable, site-ready solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Manage the robotics technology catalog, ensuring accuracy, readiness, and governance of approved solutions.
• Assess vendor capabilities and partner with Procurement to select and manage strategic suppliers.
• Drive pilot programs and technology adoption through collaboration with site and global stakeholders.
• Present roadmap progress, technology recommendations, and project outcomes to leadership forums.
• Ensure robotics solutions comply with GMP, GxP, cybersecurity, and quality system requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

Novartis Services, Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a Site Robotics Strategic Lead to drive strategy, evaluation, and deployment of advanced robotics across manufacturing operations, transforming emerging technologies into GMP-compliant, scalable solutions.

You will collaborate with global stakeholders and vendors, own URS for robotics platforms, define standards, and lead pilots that deliver measurable value while ensuring quality and data integrity.