
Location: BaarleNassau, Netherlands
Work Arrangement: Onsite (#LIOnsite)
This role is based in BaarleNassau, Netherlands. Please note that Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this position; applicants should apply only if this location is accessible to them.
As part of our continued growth in Engineering supporting Radioligand Therapy (RLT), Novartis is planning to hire for multiple engineering roles across different technical domains and experience levels.
This job posting is intended to serve as an expression of interest for professionals who are motivated to build a career with Novartis and contribute to our RLT mission. Following your application, qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion to better understand their background, interests, and aspirations.
To support this mission, we are building the engineering, automation, and manufacturing foundations that enable the safe, reliable, and compliant production of RLT therapies. We are looking for Engineering Experts who are motivated by purpose and innovation and who want to contribute directly to therapies that change and save patients’ lives.
In this role, you will help translate complex engineering challenges into secure, scalable, and GMPcompliant solutions, ensuring that lifesaving RLT treatments reach patients safely, reliably, and on time.
KeyResponsibilities
Architectanddeliverend to endengineering andautomationsolutionssupportingRadioligandTherapymanufacturing, siteoperations, andsupplychain
Driveimprovementsin reliability,performance, and dataintegrityforhighlyregulated,patientcriticalRLTproductionenvironments
LeadandcontributetotechnicalinitiativesthatderiskRLTmanufacturingprocesses,ensuringcontinuityofsupplyforpatients
Ownassignedsystemsandapplications,includingimplementation,operation,maintenance,troubleshooting, andtraining,ensuringhighavailabilityin RLToperations
Design,implement, andmaintainautomationsystemssupportingbothRLTprojectsandongoingsiteoperations
Plan andexecutemaintenanceandcalibrationactivities,includingsparepartsmanagement, to supportuninterruptedRLTproduction
Organizeandsuperviseproductionactivitiesin linewithlegalrequirements,internalstandards, and GMP/GxPregulations
Support projectcontrolling,execution,commissioning, andcontractmanagementforRLT relatedinvestments
EssentialRequirements
Universitydegreein Engineering,MechanicalEngineering,Automation, Project Management,oracomparablefield
AdvancedproficiencyinEnglish;Dutchlanguageskillsareanadvantage
Minimum 3yearsofrelevantexperiencein oneormoreofthefollowingareas
Engineeringprojectmanagement
Mechanicalorautomationengineering
Computerizedsystemsanddigitalmanufacturing
Pharmaceuticalorbiotechmanufacturing
Experiencein GMP/GxPregulatedenvironmentsisstronglypreferred
Strongsenseofquality,safety, andaccountability,recognizingthedirectimpactofRLTmanufacturingonpatients
Demonstrateanagilemindsetbysettingclearpriorities,collaboratingopenly, andusingfeedbackto make step-by-stepimprovements–reflectingthecoreelementsofAgileculturewithintheDutchorganization.
DesiredSkills
Agilemethodologies
Automationanddigitalmanufacturingsystems
Changecontrolanddeviationmanagement
GMP and CAPAknowledge
Manufacturingandproductionoperations
RootCauseAnalysis(RCA)
HVAC andfacilitysystems
IT/OT andcomputerizedsystems
Projectexecution,commissioning, and engineering
Riskandcostmanagement
Software andautomationdevelopment
TotalProductiveMaintenance(TPM)
WhyNovartis &RadioligandTherapy
RadioligandTherapyis one ofthemostadvancedandimpactfultreatmentmodalitiesinoncologytodayByjoiningNovartis inthisspace,youare notjustworkingonsystemsorequipment—youare directlyenablingtherapiesthattargetcancercellswithprecisionandpurpose
At Novartis,youwillcollaboratewithpassionateexpertsacrossengineering,manufacturing,quality, and science todeliverbreakthroughtreatmentstopatientswhoneedthemmostReadytocreateabrighterfuturetogether? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategypeople-and-culture
You are applying to be part of the Novartis Talent Pool. We are not currently recruiting for this role but we are building a pipeline for future opportunities. If you would like to be considered for a similar position in future, then please submit your CV.
Skills Desired
Business Continuity, Change Control, Cost Management, Data Analytics and Digital, Engineering Technical Expertise, GDP Knowledge, gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge, Knowledge Of Relevant Tools And Systems, Manufacturing Process (Production), Operational Excellence, Quality Compliance, Resilience and Risk Management, Total Productive Maintenance

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