Maintenance Lead

Novartis AG; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 114,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee site maintenance and calibration programs, ensuring safety, GMP compliance, and reliable operations to support the production of innovative medicines.

You will lead a high-performing team, manage budgets, collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring audits and inspections readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years in maintenance leadership with people management.
• Experience leading Maintenance & Calibration programs in GMP settings.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, GMP, GxP, Quality and HSE requirements.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead site Maintenance & Calibration operations to ensure safety, compliance, reliability, and business continuity.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies to improve asset performance and uptime.
• Drive TPM and Asset Lifecycle Management across manufacturing and engineering.
• Ensure GMP, FDA, quality, and HSE requirements in maintenance activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing maintenance organization.
• Oversee contractor performance and third-party partnerships.
• Manage maintenance budgets, resource planning, and capital investments.
• Champion continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and cost performance.
• Maintain inspection readiness and support regulatory audits.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Technical Operations.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Site maintenance

Asset lifecycle

FDA GMP knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Imagine leading the strategy, performance, and future of a critical manufacturing site's maintenance organization. As a Maintenance Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring equipment reliability, operational excellence, and GMP compliance while shaping a high-performing team that supports the delivery of innovative medicines. This is an opportunity to influence site-wide engineering initiatives, drive continuous improvement, champion safety and quality, and make a lasting impact on patients by ensuring manufacturing operations run efficiently and reliably every day.

Job Description

Location: This position will be located in Morrisville, NC and will be an onsite role. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead site Maintenance & Calibration operations to ensure safety, compliance, reliability, and business continuity.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies that improve asset performance and equipment uptime.
• Drive TPM and Asset Lifecycle Management initiatives across manufacturing and engineering operations.
• Ensure GMP, FDA, quality, and HSE requirements are embedded in all maintenance activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing maintenance organization and frontline leadership team.
• Oversee contractor performance, service providers, and maintenance-related third-party partnerships.
• Manage maintenance budgets, resource planning, and capital investments to meet business objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost performance.
• Maintain inspection readiness and support regulatory audits, customer audits, and PAI activities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Technical Operations to achieve site goals.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of engineering experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience with direct people management responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading Maintenance & Calibration programs in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Asset Lifecycle Management, reliability, and asset performance improvement.
• Experience managing large capital projects, maintenance contractors, and external service providers.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, GMP, GxP, Quality, and HSE requirements.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and deliver business results..

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $114,100 and $211,900 annually

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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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.

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Salary Range

$114,100.00 - $211,900.00

Skills Desired

• Business Continuity
• Cost Management
• Data Analytics and Digital (Inactive)
• Decision Making
• Engineering Operations Management (Inactive)
• Engineering Technical Expertise (Inactive)
• GDP Knowledge (Inactive)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• HSE Knowledge (Inactive)
• Manufacturing Process (Production) (Inactive)
• Operational Excellence
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Quality Compliance
• Resilience and Risk Management (Inactive)
• Resource Planning and Forecasting (Inactive)
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Vendor Management