Site Head, Indianapolis Isotopes

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Level 6
Job Description Summary
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
This role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Please note that Novartis is unable to provide visa or immigration support for this position. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.
Lead the Indianapolis Isotopes site and help shape its continued success within Radioligand Therapy. As Site Head, you will provide overall leadership across people and culture, manufacturing, quality, supply and cost management, health, safety and environment, business continuity, and innovation. Working across functions, you will strengthen organizational capability and drive the site’s operational and business performance.
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
· Develop talent and strengthen an inclusive site culture, building organizational capability and a strong succession pipeline.
· Lead manufacturing operations, product transfers, launches, lifecycle activities, and continuous productivity improvements aligned with global standards.
· Ensure reliable product supply while managing costs, budgets, assets, resources, purchasing synergies, and site demand requirements.
· Ensure compliance with quality system and regulatory requirements while proactively identifying and mitigating potential quality risks.
· Ensure operations comply with health, safety and environment requirements while advancing environmental sustainability opportunities.
· Pro-actively identify business continuity risks, establish appropriate mitigation plans, and ensure required management systems and emergency activities are implemented.
· Drive data, digital capabilities, and new technologies to identify efficiency opportunities and inform future investments.
Essential Requirements
· Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; advanced degree preferred.
· 10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including relevant experience with sterile manufacturing operations.
· Demonstrated experience leading large teams and/or managers within a complex operational environment.
· Strong operational leadership experience with the ability to manage across multiple site functions and priorities.
· Proven ability to lead organizational performance, build capabilities, and collaborate effectively across functions.
Desirable Requirements
· Experience in aseptic pharmaceutical and/or nuclear operations, including Radioligand Therapy.
· Previous site ramp-up experience.
The salary for this position is expected to range between $160,300 and $297,700 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.
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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, 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
$160,300.00 - $297,700.00
Skills Desired
Data Analytics, Digital Literacy, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Direction