Drimva

Novartis

Site Robotics Strategic Lead

$108K–$208K

Morris Plains · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026

Experience
7+ years in industrial robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

About the job

Develops the site robotics strategy and leads the evaluation, pilot, and deployment of scalable, GMP-compliant robotics solutions for manufacturing operations.

What you'll do

  • Set robotics strategy, standards, requirements, and technology roadmaps; maintain URS and the approved technology catalog.
  • Assess vendors and lead robotics pilots and deployments with site and global stakeholders, presenting recommendations and outcomes to leadership.
  • Ensure robotics solutions meet GMP, GxP, cybersecurity, and quality system requirements.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 7+ years of experience in industrial robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing environments.
  • Experience leading robotics or automation projects from concept through deployment.
  • Experience developing technical standards, URS documentation, and technology roadmaps; understanding of GMP, GxP, validation, data integrity, and quality systems.

Pay

$180,500 and $208,500 annually (USD, base salary); $108,500.00 - $201,500.00 (USD, type not specified)

Tools

robotics, automation, computer vision, physical AI, GMP, GxP, cybersecurity

AI focus

Leads evaluation and deployment of emerging robotics solutions, including computer vision and physical AI.

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