Senior Expert Science

**Summary**:
Drug Product Development Senior Expert Science & Technology (M/F/d), Schaftenau, Austria, #LI-Hybrid. About the Role: We are looking for a passionate Scientist with a background or interest in Modelling & Simulation to join our team and lead a wide range of activities from formulation and process development to technical transfer and submission support but with a strong focus on the implementation of modeling & simulation approaches and tools. As Senior Expert you will play a key role in the development of Biologics Drug Products and be part of an international, collaborative team, located in Schaftenau, Austria. It is an exciting time to join us on our journey to reimagine medicine for the patients

**About the Role**:
**Your Responsibilities**:

- Independently design, plan, perform or supervise technical and scientific activities in close alignment with the respective project manager and lab scientists.
- Interpretation of results from scientific / technical activities, drawing relevant conclusions and presentation of data to relevant sub-teams.
- Lead or contribute to various scientific initiatives and workstreams
- Shape and implement modelling & simulation in drug product development, leveraging data science.
- Lead, manage and execute the technology transfers of drug product manufacturing processes from development sites to internal/external manufacturing sites.
- Drive and support Root Cause Investigations (RCIs) as well as trouble shooting activities including development of solutions, mitigation plans and reporting risks
- Present scientific or technical results to different audiences within Novartis or externally.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Ideally PhD or Master in pharmaceutical technology, biotechnology, chemical engineering or other relevant discipline.
- Experience (2-5 years) of work related to biotech / pharmaceutical industry with focus on formulation or manufacturing processes development, technical transfer, validation and submission, data science, statistics.
- Passion for and expertise in: process modeling, simulation, automation and basic programming skills (e.g. Python, R)
- Knowledge in data science and statistical data analysis is an advantage.
- Solid understanding of quality standards and regulations in pharmaceutical industry. Experience in GMP environment is an advantage.
- Strong scientific/technical writing and presentation skills
- Open, curious, problem-solving mindset, good organizations skills, team spirit and ability to work in a global, interdisciplinary environment.
- Excellent English required (oral & written)

**Why Novartis?**

**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 €66.800/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.

**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**:
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Division

Development

Business Unit

Pharmaceuticals

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.