Senior Expert Science

**Summary**:
**About the Role**:
We are looking for an experienced scientist with deep analytical expertise as well as on Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) process development and solid project management skills to efficiently collaborate with our internal and external partners to support our high-priority project portfolio assets.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Design, supervise and coordinate analytical development activities for assigned projects, manage multiple tasks

simultaneously, meet customer needs.
- Lead analytical method development, provide scientific guidance for the matrix team within assigned projects (novel proteinbased biopharmaceutical).
- Evaluate and interpret results of analyses and draw relevant conclusions. Review and approve analysis, critically evaluate results and discuss conclusions together with other scientists.
- Author and review scientific reports intended for internal and external partners and support the preparation of registration documents. Act as an analytical expert in health authority inspections or internal audits.
- Communicate, address and solve complex problems within own area of responsibility.
- Contribute to budget and resource forecast, ensure cost awareness and manage project timelines.
- Strong stakeholder management skills assuring frictionless collaboration with our internal customers as well as external partners Clinical Research Organisations (CROs).
- Actively drive knowledge sharing, present scientific results internally and contribute to publications, presentations and patents.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- University degree (preferable PhD) in pharmaceutical technology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering or other relevant natural science discipline
- At least 3 years of working experience, preferably in pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology or other relevant industry.
- Advanced knowledge within the area of Analytical Development (strong understanding of mass spectrometry principles preferred)
- Expertise on DS and DP process development
- Solid project management skills
- Excellent collaboration skills (ability to effectively work with others to achieve common goals through communication, teamwork, and problem solving).
- Proficiency in oral and written English; German beneficial
- Strong proficiency in digital technologies

**You’ll receive**:
In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. 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 € 61.400/year (on a full-time basis).

We also offer a potential market oriented excess payment in line with your experience and qualifications.

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive working environment and diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve.

**Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities**:
Division

Development

Business Unit

Innovative Medicines

Location

Austria

Site

Schaftenau

Company / Legal Entity

AT33 (FCRS = AT033) Novartis Pharmaceutical Manufacturing GmbH

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

**Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities**:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.