Site Operation Head

Advanced Accelerator Applications, a Novartis company, is an innovative medicines company focused on the development of products for targeted radioligand therapy and precision radioligand imaging. We are committed to transforming patients’ lives by leading innovation in nuclear medicine.
AAA offers professionals the opportunity to face new challenges and pursue a career in a fast growing, technology driven healthcare company. We are passionate about improving patient health by leading innovation in nuclear medicine. We are looking for people who share our commitment to help us achieve this goal. Advanced Accelerator Applications is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

About the role

Job Purpose

The Head, Site Operations is responsible for driving project management and operational excellence activities for the manufacturing site and within the RLT Network. The incumbent will be member of the Site Leadership Team and will assist the Site Strategic Planning Process and Production scheduling processes. The incumbent will own and provide oversight to the Site Projects portfolio and its inherent governance.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Direct management of the site Scheduling, Project Management and Operational Excellence initiatives
• Manages projects cross-functionally as well as through critical external partners and its leadership team
• Manage project timelines and budgets, as well as facilitating effective communication and information transfer to and from internal and external partners.
• Communicates project status, issues, assessing risks, and proposing solutions to the team.
• Management of timelines and deliverables of tech transfer, process development, and other projects executed at sites and CMOs if necessary.
• Financial responsibility for tracking development and commercial projects, ensuring costs and payments are executed accurately.
• Provide management team with weekly/monthly metrics and progress dashboards reflecting status of all development and manufacturing activities.
• Develop and champion the OpEx culture within the site and network, driving a continuous improvement mindset. Owns jointly with the SLT the Site Operating Governance mechanisms.
• Support and effective use of OpEx tools and methodologies within the site and network.
• Driving cross-site collaboration and improvements as part of the continuous improvement and standardization culture.
• Other relates duties as assigned.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Role Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• BSc degree in engineering, chemistry or related field or equivalent relevant experience. Training in radiochemistry or radio pharmacy is an advantage (preferred)
• 8 years’ experience in manufacturing, quality, or a related technical field within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical/problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated history of working collaboratively across functions and sites.
• Knowledge and understanding of cGMP requirements and the application of continuous improvement in a regulated environment.
• 5-15% travel

Why Novartis?
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
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