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Associate Director of Engineering Design & Construction

Novartis is seeking an Associate Director of Engineering Design & Construction to oversee the execution of large-scale capital investment projects critical to the advancement of our technical operations and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This position will be responsible for managing projects throughout their entire lifecycle—from conceptualization to commissioning—ensuring that all deliverables meet established timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, implementing advanced engineering solutions, and supporting improvements in plant capacity, safety, and regulatory compliance. This opportunity offers the ability to contribute significantly to global pharmaceutical manufacturing by providing strategic leadership in engineering.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead execution of large-scale capital investment projects across assigned platforms and regions
Develop and implement project strategies aligned with cost, schedule, and quality targets (Capex Plan, recapitalization of equipment, budgeting, etc).
Prepare and manage project initiation documents including scope, cost, and risk assessments
Oversee design coordination and ensure compliance with internal and legal standards
Drive project procurement and vendor selection processes
Monitor construction safety plans and conduct regular safety reviews
Manage project reviews including technical quality and constructability assessments
Execute commissioning plans and ensure successful project handover to operations
Support audits and lead facility improvement initiatives for energy and compliance
Mentor engineering teams and foster professional development across project functions

Essential Requirements:
BS degree in Engineering or relevant discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience managing capital portfolios and major engineering projects
5 years’ pharmaceutical industry experience.
Proven leadership in managing external engineering resources and leading cross-functional teams
Strong knowledge of project cost control, scheduling, and quality assurance
Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills across technical and business domains
Proven success delivering safe, effective, and compliant projects in the pharmaceutical industry
Advanced understanding of HSE standards and GxP/QA compliance
Fluent in English
Ability to travel for the role

Desirable Requirements:
Experience leading capital projects >$20M
Diverse pharmaceutical experience preferred; large molecule, small molecule, aseptic drug substance and aseptic drug product

Location: Durham, NC (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $130 -$150/hour W-2 Only (based on Education/Experience) 
Contract: 12-month 
Health, dental, vision, 401k (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)

Why Novartis:
Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodation:
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at [email protected].