Senior Manager, Maintenance

Novartis • Durham, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to lead the team that keeps a fast-paced Gene Therapies site running safely, reliably, and audit-ready every day? As a Senior Manager, Maintenance, you will shape and elevate the site’s maintenance program across critical manufacturing, utility, and laboratory assets—building strong systems, developing talent, and driving disciplined planning and execution. You will partner closely with operations, quality, and validation teams, strengthen vendor strategies, and ensure inspection readiness, making a direct impact on site performance and the patients who rely on our therapies.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field, plus 9 years of relevant industry experience; or 13 years of equivalent industry experience in lieu of a degree (GMP biotech/biopharma industry preferred)
• Proven experience in maintenance leadership within a regulated biotechnology or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated people management experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations, including current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and resolve complex operational issues in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including quality, validation, and manufacturing operations
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems, building management systems, and standard office software tools
• Demonstrated success partnering with external vendors and global engineering teams to implement maintenance best practices

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading maintenance programs within gene therapy, biologics, or advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the site maintenance strategy across manufacturing, utilities, quality control, and technical research & development (TRD) equipment
• Plan, execute, and document preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure asset reliability and compliance
• Develop, implement, and optimize site maintenance procedures and standards to support safe and consistent operations
• Oversee site shutdown planning and execution to minimize downtime and protect critical manufacturing schedules
• Manage maintenance budgets, track expenses, and drive cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or safety
• Establish, monitor, and improve key performance indicators for maintenance and calibration programs
• Serve as the site subject matter expert for maintenance and calibration during regulatory inspections and audits
• Build, train, and develop a high-performing maintenance team with strong cross-training and succession planning
• Own the site maintenance management system, ensuring accurate master data, work orders, and spare parts programs
• Partner with global engineering and external vendors to implement best practices and strengthen service strategies

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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