Senior Expert, Science and Technology (F/M/D)

Senior Expert, Science and Technology (F/M/D)

Summary

As a Senior Expert in the Method Development Team in Process Analytical Sciences (PAS), you will be responsible for physical chemical method development, optimization, and robustness testing in late-phase pharmaceutical drug development. We work with state-of-the-art technologies to develop methods for new biopharmaceutical entities by applying scientific expertise to enable Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) process development within a multidisciplinary project team.

The role will be a mix of experimental laboratory development work and authoring documentation. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a hybrid environment both in and out of the laboratory.

Location: Schaftenau, Austria. This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, perform and document physical chemical method development, e.g. HPLC and CE, in compliance with internal quality standards and HSE requirements.
• Use various software tools, e.g. chromatographic or statistical software, to increase efficiency.
• Support the implementation, handover and transfer of analytical methods to internal teams and external partners.
• Collaborate with internal development laboratories, Analytical Experts and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of analytical workflows.
• Design and execute physicochemical analytical approaches for DS, DP and process intermediates ensuring compliance with Quality by Design principles.
• Interpret and contextualize analytical results and apply data and digital solutions to increase efficiency.
• Author and review scientific reports, support regulatory submissions and act as analytical expert during audits and inspections.
• Manage multiple priorities, proactively communicate challenges and resolve complex issues.
• Promote knowledge sharing, present results internally and contribute to publications, presentations and patents.
• Evaluate new analytical technologies, develop innovative methods and contribute to ongoing digitalization efforts.

What You Will Bring to the Role

• University degree in pharmaceutical technology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering or another relevant natural science discipline.
• At least 6 years (MSc) or 3 years (PhD) of working experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Advanced knowledge in Analytical Development.
• Expertise in Biologics DS and DP process development applying QbD principles.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work through communication, teamwork and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in oral and written English; German is beneficial.
• Strong proficiency in digital technologies.

Rewards

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, Novartis offers an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities and worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group.

For this position the minimum salary is EUR 65,605.54 per year on a full-time basis. The actual salary will be significantly higher, depending on experience, qualifications and individual competencies.

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