Senior Automation Lead, GTx – Manufacturing IT/OT

Novartis AG; North Carolina; On-site; USD 114,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Equity eligibility

Job summary

Novartis AG in Durham, NC is seeking a Sr. Manager, Automation - GTx Lead to drive automation strategy and lead a high-performing team in a GMP manufacturing environment. You will own critical IT/OT systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technical Operations.

The role requires 9+ years of experience, expertise in DCS/PLC/SCADA/MES, and a strong regulatory mindset to support audits and inspections. Onsite role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication
• Strategic thinking with drive for continuous improvement
• Experience managing 24/7 manufacturing automation operations

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and support of manufacturing automation systems and process equipment
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance automation performance and reliability
• Oversee site automation strategies aligned with global standards
• Own change controls and CAPAs to drive compliance and improvement
• Lead automation engineers supporting 24/7 operations and audit readiness
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Technical Operations

Job description

Novartis AG in Durham, NC is seeking a Sr. Manager, Automation - GTx Lead to drive automation strategy and lead a high-performing team in a GMP manufacturing environment. You will own critical IT/OT systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technical Operations.

The role requires 9+ years of experience, expertise in DCS/PLC/SCADA/MES, and a strong regulatory mindset to support audits and inspections. Onsite role with competitive compensation.