AS&T Expert

Job Description Summary

Analytical coordination of transfer of raw material testing to support new testing site strategy. Ensure timely implementation of raw material testing for new raw materials to be implemented in the course of new products.

This role is limited to 2 years (with option to extend).

Responsible for managing all analytical aspects with of raw material testing is in compliance with cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), the Quality Assurance Agreement, regulatory requirements & the Novartis Quality Manual and is conducted according to the relevant Standard Operating Procedures.

 

Job Description

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Management and oversight of all analytical activities related to the raw material transfer to support new testing site strategy

• Ensure timely analytical implementation (method transfer and method validation) for raw material testing for new projects in the course of product transfers

• Life-cycle management of analytical methods for on raw materials, including control of method performance and pharmacopoeia and health authority compliance

• Single point of contact for internal and external clients for raw material analytics

• Scientific analytical support for quality control, production, registration and marketing

• Subject matter expert in health authority inspections and Customer Inspections

• Budget planning and budget tracking; support overarching product investigations cross functional, e.g. QC, QA, Production, MS&T

• Implementation of GMP requirements. Compilation and review of documents (analytical protocols and reports, annual performance quality reports, ongoing process verification reports, registration documents)

Essential Requirements:

• Ph.D. in chemistry of biochemistry or at least 5 years of experience within pharmacy in project management of operational manager

• Analytical Expertise, preferably for raw materials

• Knowledge of GMP

• Project Management

• Raw Material Testing according to Ph.Eu. and USP

• Quality Focus, Project Focus, Accountability and Result Driven

• Team Player able to make decisions, strong in Digital & Technical

• fluent English or German language

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: https://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. https://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 € 64.023,54

/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 disabilities.austria@novartis.com 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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Skills Desired

Continued Learning, Dealing With Ambiguity, Decision Making Skills, Gxp, Industry Standards, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Excellence, Managing Resources, Organizational Savvy, Quality Control (Qc) Testing, Quality Control Sampling, Self-Awareness, Smart Risk Taking, Technological Expertise, Total Quality Management