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ITOT Robotics Expert
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Torre Annunziata
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Expert Science & Technology” (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) in NC: $113k–$113k, median $113k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Salary Range: €45,300.00 - €84,100.00 Job Description Summary Location: Torre Annunziata (NA), Italy #LI-Hybrid 12 days/month in office This role is based in Torre Annunziata (NA), Italy. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. The Robotics Expert (Super SME) owns the end-to-end robotics technology strategy for shared Work Centers across manufacturing site. The role bridges emerging robotics technologies with site needs — moving solutions from market scan to shop floor — by combining deep technical expertise with close proximity to the vendor and innovation ecosystem Job Description Major Accountabilities Drive Site Robotics Strategy & Innovation • Identify, assess, and prioritize robotics opportunities across manufacturing, laboratories, warehousing, and support functions, aligning initiatives with site and enterprise digital transformation goals. Lead Robotics Solution Deployment • Manage robotics projects from concept, proof-of-concept, and pilot phases through full-scale implementation, ensuring successful adoption and operational sustainability. Serve as Site Robotics Subject Matter Expert • Provide expert guidance to Site ITOT leaders, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams on robotics technologies, solution architecture, and implementation best practices. Evaluate Emerging Robotics Technologies • Assess and recommend innovative technologies including collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), machine vision, AI-enabled robotics, and automated inspection solutions. Establish Robotics Standards & Compliance • Ensure robotics solutions adhere to Novartis cybersecurity, validation, quality, regulatory, and OT governance requirements while promoting platform standardization and reuse. Build Cross-Functional & External Partnerships • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Digital, Operational Excellence teams, vendors, system integrators, and global ITOT communities to accelerate robotics adoption. Drive Business Value Realization • Develop business cases, support investment decisions, monitor project benefits, and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, safety, ergonomics, and operational efficiency. Manage Robotics Portfolio & Roadmap • Maintain a sustainable pipeline of robotics initiatives, support roadmap planning, prioritize opportunities, and ensure alignment with enterprise automation and intelligent manufacturing strategies. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, Engineering. • 6+ years of experience in robotics, industrial automation, manufacturing technology, IT/OT, engineering, or smart manufacturing environments. • Proven experience delivering robotics or automation projects from evaluation and pilot phases through implementation and operational support. • Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems, manufacturing processes, and Industry 4.0 technologies , including robotics integration within operational environments. • Experience working in cross-functional stakeholder environments , collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Digital teams. • Hands-on knowledge of robotics technologies such as AMRs, AGVs, cobots, machine vision systems, automated inspection, and intelligent automation platforms. • Understanding of regulated manufacturing requirements , including GxP, validation, data integrity, and OT cybersecurity principles. • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, build business cases, and drive technology adoption across complex organizations. Please ensure you submit your CV in English as part of