Site Robotics Strategy Lead for GMP Manufacturing

Novartis; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 109,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation and leave

Job summary

Novartis in Durham, NC seeks a Site Robotics Strategic Lead to shape the robotics strategy, evaluate emerging technologies, and deploy scalable, GMP-compliant solutions across manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with global stakeholders, vendors, and site teams to translate innovations into measurable business value.

This onsite role focuses on defining standards, maintaining URS, leading pilots, and driving technology adoption while ensuring compliance with GMP, GxP, cybersecurity,

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Robotics

Automation

Mechatronics

Engineering

Computer Science

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Novartis in Durham, NC seeks a Site Robotics Strategic Lead to shape the robotics strategy, evaluate emerging technologies, and deploy scalable, GMP-compliant solutions across manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with global stakeholders, vendors, and site teams to translate innovations into measurable business value.

This onsite role focuses on defining standards, maintaining URS, leading pilots, and driving technology adoption while ensuring compliance with GMP, GxP, cybersecurity,