Senior Expert S&T (PRD Chemist)

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 synthesis and process development, you take a leading role in setting up future chemistry and manufacturing pathway for Antibidy-Oligonucleotide-Conjugates (AOCs).
• You will be a key contributor to engage and ensure adequate support and knowledge transfer for Novartis BD&L activities focusing on chemistry and manufacturing processes.
• In our labs, your experimental designs will be executed and allow you to interpret and report data and results.
• Further, he/she coordinates and ensures timely availability and transfer of manufacturing instructions to pilot plant within Chemical & Analytical Development or CMOs.
• 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:

• Expert knowledge in the field of bioconjugation, preferably conjugation of oligonucleotides to antibodies. Other bioconjugation expertise is also a benefit.
• 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 organic chemistry, biochemistry or biological chemistry with specialization in the field of bioconjugation.
• Proven track record and professional experience (minimum 2-3 years) in field of 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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