Senior Manager, Utility Engineering

Durham, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 114100 - 211900

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Level 4

Job Description Summary

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This role is based in Durham NC. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Step into a leadership role where your expertise powers the backbone of our operations. As Senior Manager Utility Engineering youll ensure the seamless performance of critical site utilities while driving capital projects innovation and efficiency. This position offers the chance to shape strategic infrastructure plans mentor a high-performing team and influence projects that enable life-changing medicines. If youre ready to make an impact and lead with purpose this is your opportunity.

Job Description

Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team of engineers to implement new utilities and facility modifications ensuring seamless integration into manufacturing operations. Experience leading engineering teams through large-scale capital projects.
Develop and optimize preventive maintenance programs for process utility QC and TRD equipment to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
Execute asset lifecycle management plans aligned with global Novartis standards covering design operation and retirement phases.
Drive a data-driven reliability program to maintain validated state of assets and minimize downtime across critical systems.
Provide clear leadership coaching and mentoring for engineers supporting 24/7 operations fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Own and maintain master data for all site process utility QC and TRD equipment ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Analyze performance trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and support recapitalization planning for critical assets.
Support site capital projects by creating equipment specifications and standard documentation including User Requirements (URS) Functional Specification (FS) and Detail Design Specifications (DDS) ensuring compliance and functionality.
Collaborate with operations and manufacturing sciences to evaluate new product introductions and conduct facility fit assessments for strategic alignment.

Essential Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline with a strong foundation in process and equipment design principles.
Minimum of 9 years in biotechnology or pharmaceutical operations with hands-on expertise in process engineering equipment qualification and maintenance strategies.
Proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of production equipmentfrom design and installation to reliable operation and retirementwhile ensuring compliance with global standards.
Demonstrated success working with diverse teams including Quality Engineering (QE) Quality Assurance (QA) Validation and Operations to deliver complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
In-depth understanding of health safety and environmental regulations as well as FDA and global cGMP requirements ensuring adherence to stringent compliance standards.
Strong capability to analyze performance data identify trends and implement solutions that enhance reliability and efficiency.
Skilled in MS Office applications Building Management Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) with the ability to leverage technology for operational excellence.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to lead mentor and influence teams while communicating effectively across all organizational levels.

Desirable Requirements:

Familiarity with advanced reliability tools and predictive maintenance technologies.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $114100 and $211900 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 -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.

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

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 in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Range

$114100.00 - $211900.00

Skills Desired

Api (Application Programming Interface) Api (Application Programming Interface) Automation Back-End Development Business Continuity Change Control Chemistry Design Development Electronic Components General Hse Knowledge Including Gdp Java (Programming Language) Knowledge Of Capa Knowledge Of Gmp Kubernetes Managing Performance Improvement Manufacturing Production Mathematical Optimization Project Commissioning Project Engineering Project Execution Reactjs Risk Management Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Scheduler 2 more

Required Experience:

Senior Manager

BandLevel 4Job Description Summary#LI-OnsiteThis role is based in Durham NC. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Step into a leadership role where your expertise powers the backbone of our operations. As Senior Manager Utility Engineering youll ensure the ...