Senior Expert - Device Project Leader (f/m/d)
Standort: Schaftenau, Österreich (Tirol) | Unternehmen: AT33 Novartis Pharmaceutical Manufacturing GmbH | Bereich: Research & Development | Anstellung: Vollzeit, Regular
Summary
With the increasing diversity of Novartis' portfolio, the need for driving our drug-device combination product portfolio is also increasing. We are searching for a Senior Expert – Device Project Leader to join our team in Schaftenau in the Portfolio & Customer Center within Global Device and Packaging Development (GDPD).
About the Role – Key responsibilities
- Represent GDPD in CMC sub-teams, lead device-related discussions and secure endorsement for project strategy or changes.
- Lead cross-functional project teams; act as single point of contact (SPOC) for device & packaging topics.
- Plan, manage and control project resources, schedules and budgets.
- Assess and negotiate internal & external resource needs on an ongoing basis.
- Establish and maintain high-quality Design History Files for development and LCM projects until transfer to manufacturing sites.
- Ensure compliance with Design Control, CMC, FDA combination product regulations and relevant ISO requirements.
- Contribute to process and delivery technology improvements; evaluate suitable device technologies.
- Support internal and external audits on packaging and medical device matters.
- Assist teams in preparing regulatory dossiers and responses to health authority queries.
Essential Requirements
- Master or PhD (preferred) in natural science, engineering, pharmaceutical field or equivalent.
- 2–4 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in drug-device combination product technical development incl. technical operations.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
- Proven project/program planning and execution track record.
- Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for combination products incl. relevant ISOs and cGMP.
- Collaborative, self-driven, high learning agility; good listening skills; strategic thinker.
- Fluent English (oral/written); German beneficial.
Benefits
Market-competitive base salary, attractive incentive program, modern pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning & development, and global career opportunities.
Austrian legal minimum (full-time): EUR 65,605.54 per year; actual salary higher depending on experience and qualifications.
Weitere Informationen
Division: Development | Business Unit: Innovative Medicines | Functional Area: Research & Development | Site: Schaftenau | Shift Work: No
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Kontakt für Anpassungen
Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities (Austria): disabilities.austria@novartis.com