Principal Scientist

**Principal Scientist (M/F/d), Kundl, Austria**

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz

**Your key responsibilities**:
We are looking for you as an experienced Principal Scientist/Project Lead in Pharmaceutical Development to join our team in Sandoz Development Center in Kundl, Austria. We focus on development of oral and parenteral dosage forms. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- You will lead and coordinate pre-formulation, formulation and process development tasks and represent pharmaceutical development in the project team of assigned projects.
- You are accountable for managing all pharmaceutical development related activities of Drug Product development incl. pre-formulation, Quality by Design formulation and process development, technology transfers.
- You will need to communicate effectively across organizational interfaces i.e. project-/program management, line functions etc.
- You will proactively identify scientific, technological and GMP issues, propose creative solutions and communicate key issues to the appropriate management level
- You are responsible for high quality documentation for regulatory submissions and you will interact with authorities, act as technical expert in audits, inspections etc.

Diversity and Inclusion
- We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve._

Minimum Requirements

**What you’ll bring to the role**:
**Essential**:

- 5 - 7 years of hands-on industry experience in formulation, preformulation, deformulation and manufacturing process development
- Proficient in using statystical tools like Minitab, Design Expert etc.
- Excellent understanding of regulatory expectations and requirements including EMA, US FDA, ANVISA, PM
- Expert understanding of Data Integrity, cGMP, ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements
- Experience working in interdisciplinary teams with excellent theoretical and scientific knowledge of product development
- Proven track record of creativity, problem solving and productivity
- Proficient scientific/technical writing skills
- Languages: Fluent in English (oral and written), basic German skills are an advantage

**Why Sandoz?**

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

The future is ours to shape

**Imagine what you could do here at Sandoz**

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development options as well as worldwide career opportunities. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is 60.212,18 EUR/year (on a full-time basis). In most cases, the actual salary will be higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies. We are open for part-time and job-sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible.

Sandoz
- Division
- SANDOZ
- Business Unit
- Sandoz Global Development
- Location
- Austria
- Site
- Kundl
- Company/Legal Entity
- Sandoz GmbH
- Functional Area
- Research & Development
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employment Type
- Regular
- Shift Work
- No