Your 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 protein-based 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. 

What you will bring to the role: 

• 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
• 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 

Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: http://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive:
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. http://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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). The actual salary will be significantly 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:
If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

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