About the Role

　　Location: On-site

　　At Advanced Accelerator Applications, a Novartis company, we are committed to leading innovation in nuclear medicine and delivering the next generation of targeted radioligand therapy (RLT) to cancer patients.

　　The Associate Director (Site Lead) is responsible for leading the Site Information Technology Operational Technology (ITOT) organization, ensuring the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of automation and IT processes related to control systems, equipment, IT applications and utilities on site.

　　Key responsibilities

　　• Manage the site ITOT team consisting of automation and IT associates.

　　• Align with the Global and Regional ITOT Leads on the ITOT strategic direction for the site.

　　• Work with the Global ITOT teams to deliver projects and initiatives.

　　• Communicate and coordinate with key stakeholders in the site leadership team on both operational and project activities.

　　• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and site leadership.

　　• Manage the budget and project pipeline for the team.

　　• Support capital projects and smooth transitions to operations.

　　• Ensure site audit readiness for IT and OT.

　　• Ensure 24x7 Support and high reliability for ITOT systems.

　　• Oversee team performance and provide feedback.

　　• Develop and implement maintenance and upgrade plans.

　　• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations and security protocols.

　　• Coordinate with vendors and partners for support and procurement.

　　The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $136,800 and $205,200 year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

　　Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

　　We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. 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 are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and 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: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know the nature of your request, your contact information and the job requisition number in your message:

　　Novartis: e-mail [email protected] or call +1 (877)395-2339Sandoz: e-mail [email protected] or call: +1-609-422-4098

　　Role Requirements

　　• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, automation, engineering or a related field.

　　• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT or Automation, in a GMP Pharma environment.

　　• Previous Aseptic experience is preferred.

　　• In-depth knowledge of automation systems and IT infrastructure.

　　• Strong leadership and team management skills.

　　• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

　　• Proven experience in managing budgets and project pipelines.

　　• Familiarity with GMP regulations and compliance standards.

　　• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.

　　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!

　　Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

　　Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

　　Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team's representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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　　Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

　　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 [email protected] 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.

　　Vaccine Policy (customer-facing roles only): While Novartis does not require vaccination for Covid-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for Covid-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers' (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions. Please send accommodation requests to [email protected]

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　　Division

　　Operations

　　Business Unit

　　DATA, DIGITAL & IT

　　Location

　　USA

　　Site

　　Millburn, NJ

　　Company / Legal Entity

　　Novartis Corporation

　　Functional Area

　　Technology Transformation

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Employment Type

　　Regular

　　Shift Work

　　No