Site Head
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Salary€95k – €177k
LocationBaarle Nassau
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience7+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 27, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Significant leadership experience within a highly regulated manufacturing or production environment
3+ years of proven experience leading large-scale, continuous operations, including round-the-clock production environments
At least 7 years of strong operational expertise combined with the ability to lead effectively at a strategic level
Demonstrated experience leading organizational transformation, cultural change and operational improvement
Experience coaching leadership teams, establishing clear structures and strengthening accountability
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, manage escalations and lead effectively in complex, high-pressure environments
English Fluent, written and spoken
Dutch language is highly valued
Experience in radiopharmaceutical, radioisotope or Good Manufacturing Practice-regulated production
Salary Range:
€95,400.00 - €177,200.00
Job Description Summary
Location: Baarle-Nassau, The Netherlands
Relocation Support: Yes
What if your next leadership role could shape the future of a growing manufacturing site at a pivotal moment in its journey? As Site Head in Baarle-Nassau, you will lead a highly regulated, continuously operating site through an important ramp-up and transformation phase.
You will take overall accountability for production, guide an experienced cross-functional leadership team, and strengthen the structures, culture and ways of working needed for sustainable performance. Combining strategic leadership with strong operational insight, you will improve processes, build organizational resilience and create an environment where people take ownership, collaborate effectively and deliver reliably for patients.
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
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Lead site-wide production and ensure safe, reliable performance across continuous operations.
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Guide the site through ramp-up, building the capabilities and processes required for stable production.
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Lead and coach a cross-functional leadership team, establishing clear accountability and effective decision-making.
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Drive operational improvements across production, engineering, technology, quality and supporting functions.
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Lead operational and cultural change, embedding Novartis ways of working throughout the organization.
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Manage complex escalations while maintaining strategic focus and empowering leaders to take ownership.
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Strengthen organizational resilience, collaboration and performance in a demanding, highly regulated environment.
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Build trusted relationships with regulators, industry contacts and internal stakeholders supporting the site’s success.
Essential Requirements:
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Significant leadership experience within a highly regulated manufacturing or production environment.
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3+ years of proven experience leading large-scale, continuous operations, including round-the-clock production environments.
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At least 7 years of strong operational expertise combined with the ability to lead effectively at a strategic level.
•
Demonstrated experience leading organizational transformation, cultural change and operational improvement.
•
Experience coaching leadership teams, establishing clear structures and strengthening accountability.
•
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, manage escalations and lead effectively in complex, high-pressure environments.
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English Fluent, written and spoken. Dutch language is highly valued.
Desirable Requirements:
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Experience in radiopharmaceutical, radioisotope or Good Manufacturing Practice-regulated production.
Benefits & Rewards
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: €95,400 to €177,200
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