Site Operations Head, Indianapolis

Novartis•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As Site Operations Head, you will play a pivotal leadership role for our Indianapolis drug product manufacturing and Isotopes sites - driving project execution, advancing operational excellence, and building a culture of continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to lead with purpose, influence site performance at scale, and help accelerate innovation across our Radioligand Therapy network.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of relevant experience, including five years in manufacturing, quality, or a related technical field within the pharmaceutical industry.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Proven experience collaborating across functions and sites to deliver complex projects successfully.
Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and the application of continuous improvement principles in a regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Prior experience or training in radiochemistry or radio pharmacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead site scheduling, project management, and operational excellence priorities across the manufacturing organization.
Oversee the site project portfolio, governance, timelines, budgets, and delivery progress.
Partner across functions and external collaborators to execute critical site and network initiatives.
Communicate project status, risks, issues, and proposed solutions to leadership and key stakeholders.
Guide technology transfer, process development, and other strategic projects delivered at the site.
Track project financials, including costs and payments, to support accurate execution and oversight.
Champion continuous improvement through operational excellence tools, governance, and cross-site collaboration.