Head of Production and Operations, Millburn

Novartis•Millburn, NJ

1d•$160,300 - $297,700•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will help shape the future of cancer treatment through advanced radioligand therapy (RLT). As Head of Production and Operations, you will lead a high-performing manufacturing organization at the forefront of innovation, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality production in a complex cGMP environment. This is a unique opportunity to influence site strategy, drive operational excellence, and build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement—while directly contributing to bringing life-changing therapies to patients around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related scientific field
Eight or more years in the pharmaceutical industry, including direct experience with sterile manufacturing
Minimum three years of leadership experience managing teams in a regulated manufacturing environment
Experience with regulatory inspections from agencies such as FDA or EMA
Strong ability to plan and manage operational processes to maximize efficiency and productivity
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience developing high-performing teams

Nice To Haves

Experience or training in radiochemistry or radiopharmacy

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, supply, cost, and people objectives
Ensure full compliance with cGMP and employee health and safety (EHS) requirements
Oversee production processes, equipment qualification, and continuous workflow optimization
Lead site and network projects, including product launches, validation, and process improvements
Drive inspection readiness and participate in health authority audits and internal reviews
Manage budgets, project timelines, and financial performance across production and site projects
Build and develop high-performing teams while promoting a culture of ownership and continuous improvement