Head of Production and Operations, Millburn

Novartis Group Companies; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 160,300 - 297,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company contribution

Generous time-off package

Job summary

Join Novartis Group Companies as the Head of Production and Operations in Millburn, NJ. This leadership role involves innovating cancer treatments through advanced radioligand therapy.

Your responsibilities will include leading manufacturing operations, ensuring cGMP compliance, and building high-performing teams. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

The salary ranges from $160,300 to $297,700 plus benefits, offering you an exciting opportunity to contribute to life-changing therapies.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years in the pharmaceutical industry with sterile manufacturing experience.
• Minimum three years of leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with regulatory inspections from agencies such as FDA or EMA.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, supply, cost, and people objectives.
• Ensure full compliance with cGMP and employee health and safety requirements.
• Oversee production processes, equipment qualification, and continuous workflow optimization.

Skills

Assembly Language (ASM)

Biotechnology

Change Management

Chemistry

Continual Improvement Process

Cost Reduction

Finance

General HSE Knowledge

Incentive Program

Installations (Computer Programs)

Knowledge Of GMP

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing Production

Operational Excellence

Productivity

Purchase

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Location: Millburn, NJ, USA

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will help shape the future of cancer treatment through advanced radioligand therapy (RLT). As Head of Production and Operations, you will lead a high-performing manufacturing organization at the forefront of innovation, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality production in a complex cGMP environment. This is a unique opportunity to influence site strategy, drive operational excellence, and build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement—while directly contributing to bringing life-changing therapies to patients around the world.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, supply, cost, and people objectives
• Ensure full compliance with cGMP and employee health and safety (EHS) requirements
• Oversee production processes, equipment qualification, and continuous workflow optimization
• Lead site and network projects, including product launches, validation, and process improvements
• Drive inspection readiness and participate in health authority audits and internal reviews
• Manage budgets, project timelines, and financial performance across production and site projects
• Build and develop high-performing teams while promoting a culture of ownership and continuous improvement

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related scientific field
• Eight or more years in the pharmaceutical industry, including direct experience with sterile manufacturing
• Minimum three years of leadership experience managing teams in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience with regulatory inspections from agencies such as FDA or EMA
• Strong ability to plan and manage operational processes to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience developing high-performing teams

Desirable Requirements

• Experience or training in radiochemistry or radiopharmacy

Salary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $160,300 and $297,700 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors such as relevant skills and experience and will be reviewed upon joining. Novartis may adjust the published range based on company and market factors. Compensation includes a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level, eligibility for annual equity awards. U.S.-based eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life, and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and additional benefits. Employees also enjoy a generous time‑off package, including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Skills Desired

• Assembly Language (ASM)
• Biotechnology
• Change Management
• Chemistry
• Continual Improvement Process
• Cost Reduction
• Finance
• General HSE Knowledge (Inactive)
• Incentive Program (Inactive)
• Installations (Computer Programs) (Inactive)
• Knowledge Of GMP (Inactive)
• Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Processes
• Manufacturing Production
• Operational Excellence
• Productivity (Inactive)
• Purchase (Inactive)
• Six Sigma