Ops Manager - Project Delivery & Mfg.

Novartis; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentive

Equity awards potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a seasoned leader to drive operational readiness and startup of the Denton manufacturing site. You will guide commercialization efforts, build capabilities, and lead cross-functional governance across site workstreams.

With 6–10 years in manufacturing leadership, you will develop workforce strategies, training plans, and organizational buildout while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 6–10 years in manufacturing/operations leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs and large projects.
• Experience with operational readiness and workforce planning.
• Proven ability to drive excellence and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness, startup planning, and commercialization at Denton site.
• Support ramp-up of Radioligand Therapy manufacturing site in Denton, TX.
• Drive cross-functional project delivery, governance, and operational integration across site workstreams.
• Build manufacturing capabilities through workforce planning, training, onboarding, and organizational development.
• Lead Manufacturing Operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives.
• Develop high-performing teams while fostering accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Establish systems, processes, and performance metrics that enable successful commercial manufacturing operations.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Communication

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness, startup planning, and commercialization activities for the Denton manufacturing site.
• Support the ramp up of Novartis' new Radioligand Therapy manufacturing site in Denton, Texas.
• Drive cross-functional project delivery, governance, and operational integration across site workstreams.
• Build manufacturing capabilities through workforce planning, training, onboarding, and organizational development.
• Lead Manufacturing Operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives.
• Develop high-performing teams while fostering accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Establish systems, processes, and performance metrics that enable successful commercial manufacturing operations.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Military Science, or a related discipline.
• 6-10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, logistics, supply chain, project management, military, or another complex operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs, operational initiatives, or large-scale projects.
• Experience developing operational readiness programs, workforce strategies, training plans, or organizational buildout activities.
• Proven ability to lead teams in dynamic environments while driving operational excellence and performance improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to influence across functions.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting startup, operational readiness, manufacturing operations, or organizational buildout activities.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, Good Manufacturing Practice, or another regulated manufacturing environment.

Compensation & Benefits (as stated)

• Salary range: $98,700-$183,300/year; may include performance-based cash incentive and, depending on level, potential annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package and time off.