Drive cross‑functional programs (capacity expansions, new site start‑ups, tech transfers, operational readiness) to ensure on‑time, in‑full isotope availability for RLT portfolio
Orchestrate Engineering, MS&T, QA/QC, HSE/Radiation Safety, Supply Chain and external partners through stage‑gate governance (incl. CAR/E‑CAR) to deliver scope, schedule, budget and quality safely and compliantly
Own program delivery for strategic Isotopes initiatives, establishing integrated master plans, risk registers and RAID management across workstreams
Lead operational readiness (people, process, tech, quality systems) through CQV/PPQ, tech transfer, validation and handover to steady‑state operations
Drive governance and financial stewardship: prepare decision packs, track CAR/E‑CAR/p‑CAR deliverables, manage vendors, and control budgets, change and benefits realization
Partner with QA/QC and HSE/RSO to embed GxP, radiation safety and environmental safeguards; ensure audit/inspection readiness and close‑out of actions
Enable cross‑site/cross‑country orchestration of isotope sourcing and logistics, aligning with Supply Chain on OTIF and capacity ramp‑ups for RLT products
Champion Novartis culture and program ways‑of‑working (clear roles, sprint/PI cadences, transparent metrics)
Requirements
Bachelor’s in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related field (Master’s/PhD a plus)
7+ years in complex program/project leadership in highly regulated manufacturing (pharma/biotech/radiopharma/nuclear medicine)
Proven delivery across capital projects and/or brownfield/greenfield start‑ups, CQV/PPQ, tech transfers, and Stage‑Gate governance (incl. business cases and capital approvals)
Strong GxP foundation; familiarity with radiation safety requirements (e.g., NRC/CNSC or equivalent) and EHS expectations
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication across plant, platform, and executive audiences; vendor and contract oversight
Fluency in program controls (schedule, cost, risk, change, benefits); advanced skills with integrated planning and reporting