The program will offer the opportunity to collect first experience of applied peptide chemistry in the pharmaceutical environment. Rotations within CHAD Basel from synthetic labs supporting route and process development of mixed modalities to the manufacturing pilot plant, will provide a comprehensive overview on how a research idea is shaped into a market-ready drug. During these rotations, you will be exposed to current standards in safety, quality, training systems, and good manufacturing practice (GMP). You will not only be able to transfer your theoretical know-how into practice, but also to develop your soft skills and grow your internal network for your future career in the Pharmaceutical industry.

Preferred start date: May 2025
Latest start date: July 2025
Duration: 24 months

Please attach a cover letter explaining your motivation for this position and let us know when you are available. Thank you very much.

Key responsibilities:

• Evaluate and implement future manufacturing processes and strategies for peptide based Radioligand Therapies  
• Design, plan, perform, interpret, report, and communicate experiments, their data and results
• Support process development activities on innovative and cross-functional projects
• Collaborate closely with our internal and external partners to ensure timely and quality GMP and non-GMP manufacture
• Provide relevant process documentation in support of filing of dossiers
• Participate in scientific exchange groups within and outside of Novartis as well as maintain excellent collaborations with our customers

Essential requirements:

• A completed PhD in Synthetic chemistry or related discipline with specialization in the field of peptide synthesis, e.g., SPPS
• Good knowledge of English (oral and written)
• An excellent track record of original research and extensive experience in peptide chemistry
• Purification and characterization of peptides is acknowledged
• Good knowledge of software and computer tools (e.g., MS Office)
• Scientific curiosity coupled with an international outlook
• Finally, since all work takes place in multidisciplinary project teams, a track record on strong interpersonal and communication skills is required

Desirable requirements:

• Additional German proficiency (oral and written) is a plus
• Knowledge in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical sciences is an asset

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

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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