Site MS&T DS Lead — Small Molecule

Novartis; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 139,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive

Equity awards eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Novartis Morrisville site seeks a Site MS&T DS Head (Associate Director) to lead the Manufacturing Science & Technology DS organization, shaping technical strategy, product stewardship, and process excellence across the full product lifecycle.

You will partner with global teams, drive transfers and launches, develop talent, and advance compliance and validation programs while delivering manufacturing excellence, quality, reliability and speed for life-changing medicines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field required.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience; specialty in pharma preferred.
• Proven quality and regulatory compliance experience across health authorities.
• Strong leadership building high-performing technical teams.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical analytical testing fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site MS&T DS organization with vision and strategy.
• Ensure end-to-end product stewardship and lifecycle oversight.
• Drive process robustness, continuous improvement, and manufacturing excellence.
• Oversee validation programs, technical changes and inspections readiness.
• Lead tech transfers, launches, and scale-up activities.
• Partner with global teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Develop talent and knowledge-sharing programs.

Skills

Leadership

Statistical knowledge

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Analytical testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Novartis Morrisville site seeks a Site MS&T DS Head (Associate Director) to lead the Manufacturing Science & Technology DS organization, shaping technical strategy, product stewardship, and process excellence across the full product lifecycle.

You will partner with global teams, drive transfers and launches, develop talent, and advance compliance and validation programs while delivering manufacturing excellence, quality, reliability and speed for life-changing medicines.