Site Robotics Strategic Lead

Novartis Group Companies; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 181,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies is seeking a Site Robotics Strategic Lead in Morris Plains, NJ, onsite. You will shape the robotics strategy, evaluate emerging solutions, and deploy site-wide robotics programs that deliver measurable business value.

You will own URS documentation, harmonize standards across centers, and drive governance of the robotics technology catalog, while ensuring GMP, GxP, and cybersecurity compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial robotics or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience leading robotics or automation projects from concept through deployment.
• Knowledge of robotics systems, automation architectures, and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience developing URS documentation and technology roadmaps.
• Understanding GMP, GxP, validation, data integrity, and quality systems.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive technology adoption.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the site robotics technology strategy aligned with manufacturing objectives.
• Define and harmonize robotics standards, requirements, and roadmaps across centers.
• Own and maintain URS for robotics technologies and platforms.
• Lead evaluation and deployment of emerging robotics solutions, incl. computer vision and AI.
• Translate technologies into scalable site-ready solutions with measurable value.
• Manage the robotics technology catalog and governance of approved solutions.
• Assess vendor capabilities and partner with Procurement on suppliers.
• Drive pilots and adoption with site and global stakeholders.
• Present roadmap progress and project outcomes to leadership forums.
• Ensure robotics solutions comply with GMP, GxP, cybersecurity, and quality systems.

Skills

Robotics project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Robotics systems knowledge

Automation architectures

Manufacturing technologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Help shape the future of manufacturing through robotics innovation. As the Site Robotics Strategic Lead, you will drive the strategy, evaluation, and deployment of advanced robotics technologies that enhance productivity, accelerate innovation, and support operational excellence across manufacturing operations. Working with global stakeholders, vendors, and site teams, you will transform emerging technologies into scalable, GMP-compliant solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Job Description

Location:

• This position will be located in Morris Plains, NJ and will be an onsite role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the site robotics technology strategy aligned with manufacturing and business objectives.
• Define and harmonize robotics standards, requirements, and roadmaps across shared work centers.
• Own and maintain User Requirement Specifications (URS) for robotics technologies and platforms.
• Lead evaluation and deployment of emerging robotics solutions, including computer vision and physical AI.
• Translate innovative technologies into scalable, site-ready solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Manage the robotics technology catalog, ensuring accuracy, readiness, and governance of approved solutions.
• Assess vendor capabilities and partner with Procurement to select and manage strategic suppliers.
• Drive pilot programs and technology adoption through collaboration with site and global stakeholders.
• Present roadmap progress, technology recommendations, and project outcomes to leadership forums.
• Ensure robotics solutions comply with GMP, GxP, cybersecurity, and quality system requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading robotics or automation projects from concept through deployment.
• Strong knowledge of robotics systems, automation architectures, and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience developing technical standards, URS documentation, and technology roadmaps.
• Understanding of GMP, GxP, validation, data integrity, and quality system requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive technology adoption.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $180,500 and $208,500 annually

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.

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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, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$108,500.00 - $201,500.00

Skills Desired

Business Value Creation, Change Management, Consulting, Digital Capabilities, Influencing Skills, IT Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, System Integration