About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Independently plan and perform analytical studies, including method development, verification, validation, and transfer.
- Implement and optimize new analytical techniques and support stability studies and other analytical support activities.
- Interpret, document, and report analytical results to provide timely, high-quality support to quality control, production, and development.
- Own and manage all analytical documentation (analytical plans, sampling plans, specifications).
- Ensure equipment qualification and effective management of reference standards.
- Drive technological improvements and process optimization, including the upgrade and transfer of expertise within quality control.
- Execute complex quality- and compliance-relevant activities in line with internal regulations, good practices, legislation, and regulatory/Novartis requirements.
- Contribute to risk management, inspection readiness, quality management activities, and end-to-end management of internal and external quality-related projects.
Essential Requirements:
- University degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, microbiology, veterinary medicine, or another relevant natural or engineering science.
- PhD in a relevant discipline preferred, especially for senior/expert roles.
- Solid experience in analytical methods (development, validation, transfer) within a regulated environment (e.g., pharma, biotech).
- Strong understanding of GxP, regulatory expectations, and quality systems.
- Proven ability to interpret complex analytical data and produce clear, structured reports.
- Experience with equipment qualification and management of analytical reference standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:
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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Role Requirements
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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