Alcon

Engineering Lead-Infrastructure&Facilities

Alcon$114K — $211K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 6+ years of engineering, facilities, or infrastructure experience.
  • Experience in complex operational environments.
  • Proven ability in managing contractors and capital projects.
  • Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle and infrastructure reliability.
  • Exceptional leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategies for site infrastructure and utilities.
  • Support the setup of a new Radioligand Therapy manufacturing site.
  • Act as the engineering representative for infrastructure projects.
  • Drive readiness and operational turnover activities for facilities.
  • Develop maintenance and utility capacity management programs.
  • Collaborate across various operational teams and stakeholders.
  • Lead planning and initiatives for campus expansion and sustainability.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions and match.
  • Generous time off package including vacation and personal days.
  • Opportunities for performance-based cash incentives.
  • Eligibility for annual equity awards based on role.
Full Job Description

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Job Description Summary

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Location: Denton, TX

In this role you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing infrastructure. As the Engineering Lead – Infrastructure & Facilities, you will lead the strategy, development, and long-term stewardship of critical site infrastructure, utilities, and facilities that enable safe, reliable, and compliant operations. This is a unique opportunity to support the ramp up of our new Radioligand Therapy manufacturing site in Denton, Texas, helping build the foundation for future growth while driving major capital projects, infrastructure readiness, operational reliability, and long-term campus expansion. Working across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, and project teams, you will influence the success of a state-of-the-art manufacturing site from buildout through sustained operations.


Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and building strategies supporting manufacturing operations and future site growth.
  • Support the ramp up of Novartis' new Radioligand Therapy manufacturing site in Denton, Texas.
  • Serve as the site engineering representative for infrastructure and facility-related capital projects.
  • Drive facility readiness, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operational turnover activities.
  • Develop asset lifecycle, maintenance, reliability, and utility capacity management programs.
  • Partner across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, and Maintenance teams.
  • Lead infrastructure planning, risk mitigation, sustainability initiatives, and future campus expansion efforts.

Essential Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 6 6 years of experience in engineering, facilities, utilities, infrastructure, maintenance, or capital projects.
  • Proven experience supporting facility, utility, or infrastructure systems within complex operational environments.
  • Experience managing contractors, external service providers, and capital project activities.
  • Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management, infrastructure reliability, utilities, buildings, grounds and facility operations.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills with a systems-thinking approach.

Desirable Requirements
  • Experience within regulated manufacturing environments, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or advanced therapy production settings.
  • Knowledge of GMP requirements and facility commissioning, qualification, or startup activities.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $114,100 and $211,900 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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Salary Range

$114,100.00 - $211,900.00


Skills Desired

Business Continuity, Cost Management, Decision Making, Operational Excellence, Problem Solving, Project Management, Quality Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management

About Alcon

Alcon is a global medical company specializing in eye care products and services. The company's products include surgical equipment, contact lenses, and eye drops. Alcon was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The company operates in over 70 countries and has over 20,000 employees. In 2019, Alcon became an independent publicly traded company after being spun off from Novartis.
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Size
24,389 employees
Market Cap
$33.3 billion
Industry
Founded
1945
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