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Head of Engineering, Florida (AD level)

Novartis
June 26, 2026
Remote friendly (Winter Park, FL)
United States
IT
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead engineering and facilities operations to enable launch of a new Radioligand Therapy (RLT) manufacturing site.
- Develop and execute the site engineering strategy and five-year Site Master Plan (capacity, capital investment, resource planning).
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering and facilities organization (succession planning, talent development).
- Ensure facilities, utilities, and equipment are designed, commissioned, qualified, and maintained to meet regulatory and business requirements.
- Lead capital project planning and execution (on time, within budget, aligned to launch milestones).
- Establish and maintain continuous regulatory compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and internal policies.
- Partner with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Health, Safety & Environment leaders to support inspection readiness and operational excellence.
- Drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related) or equivalent education and experience.
- 10+ years progressive engineering experience in US cGMP environments.
- 5+ years leadership experience in engineering and maintenance in a cGMP plant, including Lean-aligned facility design.
- Expertise in pharmaceutical engineering systems (facilities, utilities, equipment, commissioning, qualification, lifecycle maintenance).
- Direct involvement in quality regulatory inspections (e.g., FDA or EMA).
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry engineering standards for buildings/facilities/equipment and construction project management.
- Significant EHS and GxP/QA experience building an injury- and error-free culture across compliance areas.

Desirable Requirements:
- Experience supporting radiopharmaceutical, radiochemistry, or sterile drug product manufacturing.
- Prior involvement in new site start-up and launch (design through commissioning and qualification).