AD, Engineering (Design & Construction)

Novartis-posted 8 days ago

Full-time • Director

Onsite • Durham, NC

5,001-10,000 employees

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Novartis is seeking an Associate Director of Engineering (Design & Construction) to oversee the execution of large-scale capital investment projects critical to the advancement of our technical operations and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This position will be responsible for managing projects throughout their entire lifecycle—from conceptualization to commissioning—ensuring that all deliverables meet established timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, implementing advanced engineering solutions, and supporting improvements in plant capacity, safety, and regulatory compliance. This opportunity offers the ability to contribute significantly to global pharmaceutical manufacturing by providing strategic leadership in engineering.

Lead execution of large-scale capital investment projects across assigned platforms and regions
Develop and implement project strategies aligned with cost, schedule, and quality targets
Prepare and manage project initiation documents including scope, cost, and risk assessments
Oversee design coordination and ensure compliance with internal and legal standards
Drive project procurement and vendor selection processes
Monitor construction safety plans and conduct regular safety reviews
Manage project reviews including technical quality and constructability assessments
Execute commissioning plans and ensure successful project handover to operations
Support audits and lead facility improvement initiatives for energy and compliance
Mentor engineering teams and foster professional development across project functions

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant discipline
Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in Capital Portfolio and Major Project Management and at least 5 years within the pharmaceutical industry.
Proven leadership in managing external engineering resources and leading cross-functional teams
Strong knowledge of project cost control, scheduling, and quality assurance
Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills across technical and business domains
Proven success delivering safe, effective, and compliant projects in the pharmaceutical industry
Advanced understanding of HSE standards and GxP/QA compliance
Ability to travel for the role. Approx. 10%
Fluent in English

Experience leading capital projects >$20M
Diverse pharmaceutical experience needed. Specifically, Small Molecule DS (Drug Substance) / Small Molecule DP/FP (Drug Product/Finished Product) is highly preferred.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $132,300 and $245,700 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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