Choose LocationChoose Location### SummaryThe Project Director is responsible for leading a new state of the art manufacturing facility in achieving all objectives in key areas such as Safety, Supply, Cost, Quality, and People for a GMP Radioligand Therapies Production Site. The leader is responsible to translate Novartis Manufacturing and Supply and Country strategies into actionable action plans including preparation and execution of capital projects; constantly improve operational efficiencies at the site; ensuring the site has adequate resources and capabilities to ensure CGMP compliance, quality, service to patients, and people development. We are seeking a highly qualified professional with strong experience with sterile manufacturing operations. The position requires experience as a Project Director or with excellent skills in project management and execution.### About the Role**Major Accountabilities:*** Direct and manage Production, HSE (Safety), Engineering, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Science & Technology activities.* Lead the site leadership team comprised of department heads from each function, monitoring team performance to company goals and objectives through use of established metrics, driving cross-site collaboration within their respective functions.* Ensure the site, people, operations, and processes are compliant with cGMP, safety rules and other applicable regulations* Coordinate site activities through planning to ensure the overall manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.* Collaborate with other Site Heads to determine processes and procedures, which can be used across sites and where variances are needed to meet the unique needs of the site.* Develop and communicate the site strategic plan to achieve company short-term and long-term objectives.* Provide leadership to site employees including appropriate direction, mentoring and development opportunities. Maintain a positive work environment that supports positive team relations and teamwork.* Plan and lead site meetings to ensure compliance with site policies, safety regulations, procedures, and processes. Also ensures compliance with company policies and provides a forum for questions and discussion about impact to the site of company initiatives.* Investment projects and project management from construction to product launch.**Obligatory requirements:*** Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or related field (or equivalent experience).* Minimum 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in leadership roles, including experience with sterile manufacturing operations or relevant experience as site head or large scale PU.* Experience as a Project Director / extensive project management background, especially in capital project execution.* Strong strategic thinking with an enterprise focus.* Excellent collaboration skills with experience working in a matrix organisation and solid communication skills.* In-depth knowledge of cGMP regulations.* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and inspire a large organization to achieve shared objectives.* Fluent English and German, written and spoken.**Desirable requirements:*** Experience with Health Authorities and inspections is highly desirable.**Why Novartis:****Join our Novartis Network:****Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.**Benefits and Rewards:** Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:**Why Novartis:****Benefits and Rewards:** Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.GermanyREQ-10069752### Project DirectorREQ-10069752### Project Director #J-18808-Ljbffr