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Site Robotics Lead
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Kundl
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- 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)).
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- 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.
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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: €81,600.00 - €151,500.00 Job Description Summary 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. Please apply only if this location and relocation requirement are feasible for you. 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. Job Description 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 m