Senior Expert S&T (Analytical Expert)

Summary

Role Purpose: The position is within the Global Technical R&D department of Global Drug Development. Within this organization Chemical & Analytical Development (CHAD) plays an essential role in the development of processes for manufacturing and analysis of Antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates (AOCs).

About the Role

Your Responsibilities:

• With your strong expertise and creativity in analytical development, you take a leading role in setting up future analytical control strategies and standards for AOC projects and support knowledge transfer for in‑licensed molecules.
• In our labs, your experimental designs will be executed and allow you to interpret and report data and results.
• Further, he/she coordinates and plans all cGMP related activities for starting materials and intermediates to ensure timely manufacture under GMP within Chemical & Analytical Development.
• As a core member of cross‑functional team, you collaborate closely with our internal and external partners to ensure timely and quality delivery of new nucleotide drugs to our patients.
• Further, he/she provides relevant process documentation in support of filing of dossiers.
• He/she also actively participates in scientific exchange groups within Novartis and Academia as well as maintains excellent collaborations with our customers.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Scientific curiosity coupled with recognized achievements in the development of new analytical methods using advanced separation and detection technologies (e.g. UHPLC, SEC, IX, IP, SFC, 2D‑LC, CAD, and related hyphenated techniques including high resolution MS).
• Dedicated, thoughtful and flexible team working skills.
• Good knowledge of English (oral and written) is required, good command of German (spoken/written) is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory and/or technical tools.
• Good knowledge of software and computer tools such as Office package.

Desirable Requirements:

• We are looking for candidates with PhD and PostDoc in analytical chemistry with specialization in the field of bioconjugation analytics.
• Proven track record and relevant professional experience (minimum 2‑3 years) in field of analytical development for bioconjugation is required.

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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