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Head of Engineering, Florida (AD level)

Novartis
August 30, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Winter Park, FL
Operations
Role: Head of Engineering for a new Radioligand Therapy (RLT) manufacturing site, responsible for leading engineering and facilities from design through commissioning, qualification, and start-up. Primary objectives include establishing a compliant, efficient, and inspection-ready manufacturing operation, developing a five-year site master plan, managing capital investments, and building a high-performing engineering organization. Responsibilities encompass facility design, utilities, equipment, project execution, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional partnership with Quality, Production, and Safety teams. Qualifications: Bachelor's in engineering or related field; 10+ years in US cGMP environments; 5+ years in engineering/maintenance leadership in pharma or biotech facilities, with experience in facility design, qualification, and regulatory inspections (FDA/EMA). Skills include expertise in pharmaceutical engineering systems, lifecycle management, and construction project management. Preferred: experience supporting radiopharmaceutical or sterile drug manufacturing, and involvement in site start-up projects. High-Value: experience in sterile, radiochemical, or radiopharmaceutical manufacturing; site launch and commissioning; compliance with GxP, safety, and environmental regulations; and leadership in a regulated biotech/pharma setting. Work setup: On-site in Winter Park, FL, with no travel specified.