Site Engineering Head

Durham, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 132300 - 245700

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Step into a pivotal leadership role where youll inspire and guide high-performing engineering teams to shape the future of site operations. As Site Engineering Head youll drive innovation ensure operational excellence and champion best practices across buildings equipment utilities and energy. Your impact will be felt through strategic vision talent development and the delivery of safe reliable and efficient technical solutions that support Novartis mission to reimagine medicine.

Location: Onsite

Job Description

Major Accountabilities:

Lead and develop high-performing engineering teams to achieve strategic objectives.
Ensure technical training and compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Drive asset reliability and maintenance efficiency across all site facilities and equipment.
Oversee vendor and contractor management ensuring effective partnerships and contract execution.
Manage capital investment budgets and capital project portfolios delivering projects on time and within scope.
Champion continuous improvement and implement best practices in engineering processes.
Support audits and inspections maintaining readiness and adherence to safety standards.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $132300 and $245700 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 addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent qualification.
10 years of relevant experience in a GMP environment.
Proven leadership experience in managing large engineering teams and/or major capital projects.
Strong project management skills including contract and financial oversight.
Excellent communication skills for presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences.
In-depth technical knowledge of chemical or pharmaceutical processes and equipment.
Demonstrated expertise in safety compliance and regulatory standards.

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

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to or call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$132300.00 - $245700.00

Skills Desired

Automation Capital Expenditure Change Management Classification Systems Critical Thinking Efficiency Flexibility General Hse Knowledge Including Gdp Knowledge Of Gmp Manufacturing Process (Production) Operations Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Support Services

Job Description SummaryStep into a pivotal leadership role where youll inspire and guide high-performing engineering teams to shape the future of site operations. As Site Engineering Head youll drive innovation ensure operational excellence and champion best practices across buildings equipment util...