Ops Manager - Project Delivery & Mfg.

Novartis • Denton, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Novartis and help shape the future of radioligand therapy manufacturing from the ground up. As the Operations Manager - Project Delivery & Manufacturing, you will play a critical leadership role in supporting the ramp up of our new Radioligand Therapy manufacturing site in Denton, Texas. This unique opportunity places you at the intersection of project delivery, operational readiness, and manufacturing leadership, where you will build the foundation for a high-performing manufacturing organization while driving startup readiness, workforce development, cross-functional integration, and commercial launch success. As the site transitions into operations, you will lead Manufacturing Operations and help create a culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement that supports patients around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Military Science, or a related discipline.
• 6-10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, logistics, supply chain, project management, military, or another complex operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs, operational initiatives, or large-scale projects.
• Experience developing operational readiness programs, workforce strategies, training plans, or organizational buildout activities.
• Proven ability to lead teams in dynamic environments while driving operational excellence and performance improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to influence across functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting startup, operational readiness, manufacturing operations, or organizational buildout activities.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, Good Manufacturing Practice, or another regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness, startup planning, and commercialization activities for the Denton manufacturing site.
• Support the ramp up of Novartis' new Radioligand Therapy manufacturing site in Denton, Texas.
• Drive cross-functional project delivery, governance, and operational integration across site workstreams.
• Build manufacturing capabilities through workforce planning, training, onboarding, and organizational development.
• Lead Manufacturing Operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives.
• Develop high-performing teams while fostering accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Establish systems, processes, and performance metrics that enable successful commercial manufacturing operations.

Benefits

• health
• life and disability benefits
• a 401(k) with company contribution and match
• a variety of other benefits
• generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager