Site Engineering Head

NCBioImpact; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 176,000 - 328,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is recruiting a seasoned Head of Site Engineering in Durham, NC to build capabilities, shape the engineering strategy, and lead multifaceted teams responsible for facilities, utilities, equipment, maintenance and calibration programs.

You will direct capital planning, drive reliability initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams to advance safety, quality and operational performance while aligning technologies with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years engineering experience including investment projects and maintenance.
• Broad leadership experience with management of large maintenance or investment projects.
• Excellent project management, contract management, and financial awareness.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical/pharmaceutical processes and equipment; strong HSE and QA knowledge.
• Excellent communication across executive and technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Durham Site Engineering organization, building capabilities and developing talent to meet current and future business needs.
• Develop and execute the site engineering strategy, aligning infrastructure, utilities, equipment, and technology with business priorities.
• Ensure reliable, compliant operation and lifecycle management of site facilities, utilities, equipment, maintenance, and calibration programs.
• Direct site capital planning and engineering investments, ensuring effective prioritization, execution, governance, and resource allocation.
• Support the identification and implementation of new technologies, equipment, AI and robotics.
• Partner across functions to advance safety, quality, operational performance, asset reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide engineering leadership for production, testing, product launches, technical services, and evolving site requirements.
• Strengthen external partnerships and vendor performance while ensuring engineering activities meet applicable quality and compliance expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Quality/QA knowledge

HSE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Band

Level 6

Job Description Summary

Location: Durham, North Carolina

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Durham Site Engineering organization, building capabilities and developing talent to meet current and future business needs.


• Develop and execute the site engineering strategy, aligning infrastructure, utilities, equipment, and technology with business priorities.


• Ensure reliable, compliant operation and lifecycle management of site facilities, utilities, equipment, maintenance, and calibration programs.


• Direct site capital planning and engineering investments, ensuring effective prioritization, execution, governance, and resource allocation.


• Support the identification and implementation of new technologies, equipment, AI and robotics.


• Partner across functions to advance safety, quality, operational performance, asset reliability, and continuous improvement.


• Provide engineering leadership for production, testing, product launches, technical services, and evolving site requirements.


• Strengthen external partnerships and vendor performance while ensuring engineering activities meet applicable quality and compliance expectations.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in engineering or equivalent.


• 15 years of engineering experience, including experience in investment projects and maintenance.


• Broad leadership experience, including successful project management on major investment projects and/or a large maintenance organization.


• Excellent project management skills, including contract management, project appraisal, and financial knowledge.


• In-depth knowledge of chemical and/or pharmaceutical processes and equipment, broad interdisciplinary knowledge, and strong HSE and GxP/QA knowledge.


• Excellent communication skills across executive and technical audiences.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $176,400 and $327,600 per year. 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.

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, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$176,400.00 - $327,600.00

Skills Desired

• Data Analytics and Digital (Inactive)


• Decision Making


• Engineering Operations Management (Inactive)


• GDP Knowledge (Inactive)


• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)


• HSE Knowledge (Inactive)


• Leadership


• Lean Manufacturing


• Manufacturing Process (Production) (Inactive)


• Operational Excellence


• Problem Solving


• Project Management


• Quality Compliance


• Resilience and Risk Management (Inactive)


• Resource Planning and Forecasting (Inactive)


• Stakeholder Management


• Strategic Thinking


• Vendor Management