Novartis
Site Quality Head, Morrisville (Director)
$168K–$312K
Morrisville · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in pharmaceutical Quality and/or Manufacturing, including at least 5 years of recent experience with small molecules.
- Education
- University degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Unable to provide visa or immigration support; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.
About the job
Leads the independent Quality organization at Novartis’s new Morrisville small-molecule site, ensuring compliance and product quality while building the team and supporting ramp-up and commercialization.
What you'll do
- Establish and continuously improve the site Quality Management System, governance, inspection readiness, and quality risk management.
- Oversee GxP quality across site operations and lead Health Authority interactions and regulatory inspections.
- Recruit and develop the Quality organization, promote a strong quality culture, and contribute to site strategy and operational excellence.
What they ask for
- University degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
- 10+ years of pharmaceutical Quality and/or Manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years of recent small-molecule experience.
- Strong Quality Assurance and Quality Control background with demonstrated pharmaceutical quality and cGMP knowledge.
- Experience leading regulatory inspections and Health Authority interactions; proven people leadership with multiple direct reports.
Nice to have
- Experience advancing operational excellence and continuous improvement in a pharmaceutical Quality organization.
- Experience supporting ramp-up of new pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
Pay
$168,000 and $312,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
cGMP, Quality Management System (QMS), GxP, ISO
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