Site MS&T DS Head — Small Molecule Manufacturing

Novartis AG; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 139,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG in Morrisville, NC seeks a Site MS&T DS Head, Associate Director, to lead the scientific and technical strategy of the site. You will oversee Manufacturing Science & Technology for Drug Substance, drive process innovation, validation, and lifecycle stewardship across products, and partner with global teams to enable launches and transfers.

You will develop technical talent, shape site strategy, and ensure quality, reliability, and speed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree in Science, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent scientific discipline preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing; additional specialist experience in pharma formulation, process development, or manufacturing technology preferred.
• Proven experience driving quality and compliance in an organization.
• Strong working knowledge of applied statistics, quality systems and regulatory requirements across multiple health authorities.
• Fundamental understanding of standard pharmaceutical analytical testing.
• Demonstrated leadership experience building, developing, and leading high-performing technical and scientific teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site MS&T DS organization, setting vision, priorities, and technical strategy aligned with site objectives.
• Ensure end-to-end product stewardship and technical oversight throughout the commercial product lifecycle.
• Drive process robustness, continuous improvement, and manufacturing excellence across products, processes, and technologies.
• Oversee technical changes, validation programs, and compliance activities to maintain inspection readiness.
• Lead technology transfers, product launches, and scale-up activities to deliver successful implementation outcomes.
• Partner with site and global teams to resolve technical challenges and strengthen process capability.
• Develop technical talent, succession plans, and knowledge-sharing programs to build organizational capability.

Skills

Leadership

Quality systems

Regulatory knowledge

Applied statistics

Analytical testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Novartis AG in Morrisville, NC seeks a Site MS&T DS Head, Associate Director, to lead the scientific and technical strategy of the site. You will oversee Manufacturing Science & Technology for Drug Substance, drive process innovation, validation, and lifecycle stewardship across products, and partner with global teams to enable launches and transfers.

You will develop technical talent, shape site strategy, and ensure quality, reliability, and speed.