Apply to JobJob ID233961BRPosition TitleAnalytical Project LeaderSourcing Statement You are applying to be part of the Novartis Talent Pool. We are not currently recruiting for this role but we are building a pipeline for future opportunities. If you would like to be considered for a similar position in future, then please submit your CV.Job DescriptionNovartis provides innovative healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies.
As a global healthcare leader, Novartis has one of the most exciting product pipelines in the industry today. A pipeline of innovative medicines brought to life by diverse, talented, performance driven people. All of which makes us one of the most rewarding employers in our field.
Novartis Group companies employ approximately 120,000 full-time-equivalent associates and operate in more than 140 countries around the world.
The position is located at the Novartis Headquarter site in Basel at the Novartis Campus. We are using best-in-class architecture and design to create a state-of-the-art workplace to attract and retain the best talent worldwide. Campus is a car-free, non-smoking area providing a healthy environment. Public green areas, cafés and restaurants, shops and the fitness center offer a vibrant environment for associates from more than 80 countries.
The Analytical Project Leader position is within the Global Technical Research & Development (TRD) department of Global Drug Development.
Analytical R&D (ARD) plays an essential role in the development of small molecules drug substances and drug products. ARD is responsible for the development of analytical control strategies throughout development until the transfer to commercial production.
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced Analytical Project Leader. The position entails the following key responsibilities:
• Develop and drive the overall analytical project strategy (API and formulated drug product, mainly small molecules)
• Lead and manage all analytical activities within a global project team (e. g. specification setting, method development and validation, stability and release testing)
• Accountable to meet quality, timelines and budget for assigned projects
• Manage interactions with internal and external stakeholders, including outsourced activities
• Proactively identify scientific, technological and GMP issues, propose creative solutions and communicate key issues to the appropriate management level
• Provide input into CMC documents to support regulatory submission
• Ensures the distribution of lessons learned and scientific know-how within and across units
• Strong contribution to advance science, technology and innovation within ARDMinimum requirementsIn order to successfully fulfill this role you should bring following qualifications:
• PhD in analytical chemistry or equivalent
• Minimum 3--5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferred analytical development or quality control
• Proven leadership experience in managing projects ideally in a global matrix environment
• Strong quality focus, experience in a GMP environment
• Profound scientific knowledge in analytical development
• Fluent in English (oral and in writing), German desired
• Ability to perform in a highly dynamic environmentDivisionGlobal Drug DevelopmentBusiness UnitTECHNICAL R & D GDDLocationSwitzerlandSiteBaselCompany/Legal EntitySwitzerland Novartis AG, BaselFunctional AreaResearch & DevelopmentJob TypeFull TimeEmployment TypeRegular
