Site Robotics Lead in Kundl

Salary Range: €81,600.00 - €151,500.00 Band Level 5 Location: Kundl, Austria (#LI-HYBRID) Internal job title: Assoc. Dir. DDIT OPS ITOT LM Site Robotics This role is based in Kundl. Novartis is able to provide relocation support only for candidates relocating within Europe. The Site Robotics Lead will lead the robotics transformation of the Drug Substance manufacturing site in Schaftenau, Austria, driving the development, implementation, scaling, and lifecycle management of robotics solutions across manufacturing, laboratories, warehousing, and material handling. The role combines robotics expertise, strategic leadership, program management, and stakeholder engagement to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and operational excellence while ensuring GMP, validation, and cybersecurity compliance. As the site's robotics expert, the individual will collaborate with local and global stakeholders, engineering, operations, quality, IT/OT teams, and technology partners to build a sustainable robotics ecosystem. Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the site robotics strategy and roadmap, identifying high-value automation opportunities and defining long-term robotics initiatives. Lead robotics programs end-to-end, from opportunity assessment and business case development through implementation, deployment, and value realization. Own the full lifecycle of robotics solutions, ensuring sustainable operations, maintenance, optimization, upgrades, and replacement planning. Evaluate, select, and deploy robotics technologies, including AMRs, AGVs, material handling robots, service robots, AI-enabled robotics, and emerging Physical AI solutions. Drive cross-functional collaboration, partnering with manufacturing, laboratories, warehousing, engineering, quality, IT/OT, and global robotics experts. Establish robotics governance, standards, and performance monitoring, ensuring scalability, reliability, safety, and operational excellence. Ensure regulatory and operational compliance, including GMP requirements, validation, qualification activities, cybersecurity standards, and inspection readiness. Build site robotics capabilities and external partnerships, acting as the site's robotics subject matter expert and fostering strong vendor and stakeholder relationships. Essential Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline. Total 10-15 years of exp and minimum 5+ years of demonstrated experience in robotics, with hands-on implementation and deployment of industrial robotics solutions. Proven expertise in robotics technologies such as AMRs, AGVs, automated material handling systems, robotics automation, and vision-guided systems. Experience leading robotics or automation programs/projects from concept through implementation and operational support. Strong leadership experience, including leading cross-functional teams, small teams, or matrix organizations. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging both global and local business partners. Fluent German and English language skills (spoken and written). Strong understanding of industrial operations, safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement practices; exposure to GMP/pharmaceutical environments and AI-enabled robotics is preferred. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. What you will receive

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 78,383.90/year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies. Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities

If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. Skills Desired

Change Management Critical Thinking Decision Making Leadership Problem Solving Project Management Quality Compliance Stakeholder Management Vendor Management

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