Site Engineering Head
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Salary$176k – $328k
LocationDurham
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience15+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 3, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Degree in engineering or equivalent
15 years of engineering experience, including experience in investment projects and maintenance
Broad leadership experience, including successful project management on major investment projects and/or a large maintenance organization
Excellent project management skills, including contract management, project appraisal, and financial knowledge
In-depth knowledge of chemical and/or pharmaceutical processes and equipment
Broad interdisciplinary knowledge
Strong HSE and GxP/QA knowledge
Excellent communication skills across executive and technical audiences
Data Analytics and Digital
Decision Making
Engineering Operations Management
GDP Knowledge
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
HSE Knowledge
Leadership
Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing Process (Production)
Operational Excellence
Problem Solving
Project Management
Quality Compliance
Resilience and Risk Management
Resource Planning and Forecasting
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Thinking
Vendor Management
Skills
Data Analytics
Digital
GDP
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
HSE
Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing Process
Operational Excellence
Project Management
Quality Compliance
Resilience and Risk Management
Resource Planning and Forecasting
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Thinking
Vendor Management
AI
robotics
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Performance based cash incentive
Annual equity awards
Vacation
Personal days
Holidays
Job Description Summary
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Help shape the engineering future of our Durham site. As Site Engineering Head, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the site’s Engineering organization, including Novartis Gene Therapies, our ADP and LMO expansions and all clinical operations. You will ensure our facilities, utilities, equipment, and infrastructure are reliable, compliant, and ready to support both today’s operations and future growth. You will lead and develop a broad engineering organization, guide long-term site and capital strategies, and partner across the business to strengthen safety, quality, operational performance, and asset lifecycle management. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will have the opportunity to influence major investment decisions, advance new technologies, and build the engineering capabilities needed to enable production, testing, product launches, and continued site growth.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the Durham Site Engineering organization, building capabilities and developing talent to meet current and future business needs.
· Develop and execute the site engineering strategy, aligning infrastructure, utilities, equipment, and technology with business priorities.
· Ensure reliable, compliant operation and lifecycle management of site facilities, utilities, equipment, maintenance, and calibration programs.
· Direct site capital planning and engineering investments, ensuring effective prioritization, execution, governance, and resource allocation.
· Support the identification and implementation of new technologies, equipment, AI and robotics.
· Partner across functions to advance safety, quality, operational performance, asset reliability, and continuous improvement.
· Provide engineering leadership for production, testing, product launches, technical services, and evolving site requirements.
· Strengthen external partnerships and vendor performance while ensuring engineering activities meet applicable quality and compliance expectations.
Essential Requirements
· Degree in engineering or equivalent.
· 15 years of engineering experience, including experience in investment projects and maintenance.
· Broad leadership experience, including successful project management on major investment projects and/or a large maintenance organization.
· Excellent project management skills, including contract management, project appraisal, and financial knowledge.
· In-depth knowledge of chemical and/or pharmaceutical processes and equipment, broad interdisciplinary knowledge, and strong HSE and GxP/QA knowledge.
· Excellent communication skills across executive and technical audiences.
Benefits
The salary for this position is expected to range between $176,400 and $327,600 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 benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
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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 [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Salary Range
$176,400.00 - $327,600.00
Skills Desired
Data Analytics and Digital (Inactive), Decision Making, Engineering Operations Management (Inactive), GDP Knowledge (Inactive), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HSE Knowledge (Inactive), Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process (Production) (Inactive), Operational Excellence, Problem Solving, Project Management, Quality Compliance, Resilience and Risk Management (Inactive), Resource Planning and Forecasting (Inactive), Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Vendor Management
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