Site Head, Indianapolis Isotopes

Novartis • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Head will lead the Indianapolis Isotopes site in Indianapolis, Indiana, and support its continued success within Radioligand Therapy. The role provides overall leadership across people and culture, manufacturing, quality, supply and cost management, health, safety and environment, business continuity, and innovation. Working across functions, the Site Head will strengthen organizational capability and drive operational and business performance. The position is onsite. Novartis does not offer relocation or visa/immigration support; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including relevant experience with sterile manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading large teams and/or managers within a complex operational environment.
• Strong operational leadership experience and the ability to manage across multiple site functions and priorities.
• Proven ability to lead organizational performance, build capabilities, and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in aseptic pharmaceutical and/or nuclear operations, including Radioligand Therapy.
• Previous site ramp-up experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop talent, strengthen an inclusive site culture, build organizational capability, and maintain a strong succession pipeline.
• Lead manufacturing operations, product transfers, launches, lifecycle activities, and continuous productivity improvements aligned with global standards.
• Ensure reliable product supply while managing costs, budgets, assets, resources, purchasing synergies, and site demand requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements, proactively identifying and mitigating potential quality risks.
• Ensure operations comply with health, safety, and environment requirements while advancing environmental sustainability opportunities.
• Identify business continuity risks, establish mitigation plans, and ensure required management systems and emergency activities are implemented.
• Drive data, digital capabilities, and new technologies to identify efficiency opportunities and inform future investments.

Benefits

• Performance-based cash incentive.
• Depending on role level, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
• Health benefits.
• Life benefits.
• Disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• Vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

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