Engineering

Position: Career Opportunities in Engineering
Location: Baarle-Nassau

Location:

Baarle‑Nassau, Netherlands
Work Arrangement:
Onsite (#LIOnsite)
This role is based in Baarle‑Nassau, Netherlands. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this position; applicants should apply only if this location is accessible to them.
As part of our continued growth in Engineering supporting Radioligand Therapy (RLT), Novartis is planning to hire for multiple engineering roles across different technical domains and experience levels. This job posting is intended to serve as an expression of interest for professionals who are motivated to build a career with Novartis and contribute to our RLT mission. To support our mission, we are building the engineering, automation, and manufacturing foundations that enable the safe, reliable, and compliant production of RLT therapies.

Key Responsibilities   Architect and deliver end‑to‑end engineering and automation solutions supporting Radioligand Therapy manufacturing, site operations, and supply chain.
Drive improvements in reliability, performance, and data integrity for highly regulated, patient‑critical RLT production environments.
Lead and contribute to technical initiatives that derisk RLT manufacturing processes, ensuring continuity of supply for patients.
Own assigned systems and applications, including implementation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and training, ensuring high availability in RLT operations.
Design, implement, and maintain automation systems supporting both RLT projects and ongoing site operations.
Plan and execute maintenance and calibration activities, including spare parts management, to support uninterrupted RLT production.
Organize and supervise production activities in line with legal requirements, internal standards, and GMP/GxP regulations.
Support project controlling, execution, commissioning, and contract management for RLT‑related investments.
Essential Requirements   University degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Project Management, or a comparable field.
Advanced proficiency in English;
Dutch language skills are an advantage.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
Engineering project management;
Mechanical or automation engineering;
Computerized systems and digital manufacturing;
Pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
Experience in GMP/GxP regulated environments is strongly preferred.
Strong sense of quality, safety, and accountability, recognizing the direct impact of RLT manufacturing on patients.
Demonstrate an agile mindset by setting clear priorities, collaborating openly, and using feedback to make step‑by‑step improvements – reflecting the core elements of Agile culture within the Dutch organization.
Desired Skills   Agile methodologies
Automation and digital manufacturing systems
Change control and deviation management
GMP and CAPA knowledge
Manufacturing and production operations
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
HVAC and facility systems
IT/OT and computerized systems
Project execution, commissioning, and engineering
Risk and cost management
Software and automation development
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Why Novartis & Radioligand Therapy  Radioligand Therapy is one of the most advanced and impactful treatment modalities in oncology today. By joining Novartis in this space, you are not just working on systems or equipment—you are directly enabling therapies that target cancer cells with precision and purpose. At Novartis, you will collaborate with passionate experts across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and science to deliver breakthrough treatments to patients who need them most.

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