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Job Description Summary

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Location: Denton, TX

In this role you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing infrastructure. As the Engineering Lead – Infrastructure & Facilities, you will lead the strategy, development, and long-term stewardship of critical site infrastructure, utilities, and facilities that enable safe, reliable, and compliant operations. This is a unique opportunity to support the ramp up of our new Radioligand Therapy manufacturing site in Denton, Texas, helping build the foundation for future growth while driving major capital projects, infrastructure readiness, operational reliability, and long-term campus expansion. Working across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, and project teams, you will influence the success of a state-of-the-art manufacturing site from buildout through sustained operations.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and building strategies supporting manufacturing operations and future site growth.
• Support the ramp up of Novartis' new Radioligand Therapy manufacturing site in Denton, Texas.
• Serve as the site engineering representative for infrastructure and facility-related capital projects.
• Drive facility readiness, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operational turnover activities.
• Develop asset lifecycle, maintenance, reliability, and utility capacity management programs.
• Partner across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, and Maintenance teams.
• Lead infrastructure planning, risk mitigation, sustainability initiatives, and future campus expansion efforts.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 6–10 years of experience in engineering, facilities, utilities, infrastructure, maintenance, or capital projects.
• Proven experience supporting facility, utility, or infrastructure systems within complex operational environments.
• Experience managing contractors, external service providers, and capital project activities.
• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management, infrastructure reliability, utilities, buildings, grounds and facility operations.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills with a systems-thinking approach.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within regulated manufacturing environments, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or advanced therapy production settings.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and facility commissioning, qualification, or startup activities.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $114,100 and $211,900 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. 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.

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Salary Range

$114,100.00 - $211,900.00

 

Skills Desired

Business Continuity, Cost Management, Decision Making, Operational Excellence, Problem Solving, Project Management, Quality Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management