[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Novartis jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Novartis · Baarle Nassau # Production Head Baarle Nassau Full-time €75,700.00 - €140,500.00 Manufacturing & Production Listed on Novartis’s official careers site. Posted October 26, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Novartis_Careers/job/Baarle-Nassau/Production-Head_REQ-10082311-2) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Novartis](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) / Production Head ## Job description ### Salary Range €75,700.00 - €140,500.00 ### Job Description Summary #LI-Onsite Location: Baarle-Nassau, Netherlands Relocation Support: This role is based in Baarle-Nassau, Netherlands. Novartis is able to offer relocation support! The Production Head leads the Production Unit to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products safely, reliably, on time, and in full compliance with GMP, HSE, quality, and regulatory expectations. We are looking for a result-driven, pragmatic, and action-oriented leader who can bring structure, stability, and clear business processes into a dynamic production environment. The role requires strong leadership and people management capabilities, with the ability to build effective teams, create accountability, drive performance, and implement robust operating systems. The ideal candidate does not need prior radiopharma experience but should bring solid manufacturing experience, preferably from pharma, chemistry, life sciences, or another regulated production environment. Major accountabilities: Define and execute the medium and long-term strategy for the Manufacturing Unit, aligned with site and global manufacturing objectives. Oversee all manufacturing operations, ensuring strong performance across safety, quality, service, cost, supply, resources, and business results. Ensure effective planning and allocation of resources, including people, equipment, facilities, CAPEX, OPEX, expenses, and FTEs. Lead transformation, change management, and operational excellence initiatives to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost competitiveness. Ensure compliance with GMP, HSE, Novartis quality and safety policies, manufacturing standards, and regulatory expectations. Build, develop, coach, and engage a high-performing manufacturing team, including talent development, succession planning, training, and capability building. Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration, empowerment, and open communication. Ensure inspection readiness, business continuity, crisis management participation, and effective implementation of CAPAs and compliance activities. ### Obligatory Requirements Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related field; higher degree preferred. Minimum 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry within a GMP-regulated environment. At least 5 years of experience in operations management and execution. Proven experience leading quality, compliance, safety, and operational performance in a manufacturing environment. Lean Management, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma, or comparable certification is advantageous. Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, change management, budget management, project management, negotiation Strong influencing skills, with solid knowledge of regulatory requirements across health authorities. Fluent in English. Benefits & Rewards At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. ### Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role €75,700 to €140,500 The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics. Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: [https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf](https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf) Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. ### Skills Desired ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 26, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: Baarle Nassau - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: €75,700.00 - €140,500.00[Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Novartis_Careers/job/Baarle-Nassau/Production-Head_REQ-10082311-2) ## Hiring at Novartis - Open jobs: 858 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 25, 2026 [All Novartis jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Novartis ### [Junior Product Steward, Manufacturing Science & Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/3814c62bef405a040752/) Baarle Nassau ### [Process Expert, Manufacturing Science & Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/30335a645a8ef32e0ec4/) Baarle Nassau ### [Production Support Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/c74b2c42f600f3430a99/) Baarle Nassau ### [Quality Assurance Operations Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/ee8139207fd4e29c5098/) Baarle Nassau ### [Quality Control Officer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/b8e0682e8b6f887968b7/) Baarle Nassau ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Head of Flexible Production - Zone Americas](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/1e685374a8f527cdb342/) Siemens ### [Head of Robotic Enabled Production - Zone Americas](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/7a8a8d1d7942c035270b/) Siemens ### [Head of maintenance and Deputy Head of production](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arcelormittal/jobs/4f5ea5d14b11ad278f94/) ArcelorMittal · Niederkorn, Luxembourg ### [Head of Audio Production](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/8e9853dd9f79a629a50a/) Citigroup · Dublin Ireland ### [Head of Production Urdorf](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mettler-toledo-international/jobs/8f22a0906f2ba52f838c/) Mettler-Toledo International · Nänikon, Zurich, Switzerland OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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