## [Isotope Project Lead (Associate Director S&T)](/req-10075081-isotope-project-lead-associate-director-st "Isotope Project Lead (Associate Director S&T)")
Job ID REQ-10075081
Apr 14, 2026
LOC_IT
### About the Role
Major accountabilities:
- Manage inter functional project plan and budget using the Project Planning tool or System
- Identify issues and potential bottlenecks within projects and proposes options
- Contribute to the Radioisotope TRD-related activities. Ensure constant technological survey on the field of radioisotopes production. Apply scientific/technical expertise to identify new programs of interest for the company and support their development from early evaluation up late phase supply.
- Participate to development programs and activities around isotopes in adherence with global Isotope strategy and objectives within agreed timelines and budget, timely report key advancements and challenges.
- Identify strategic external partners for the activation of research collaboration agreement to develop new production technologies/ access to innovative isotopes.
- Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
- Represents area as core member in the Global Project Teams for defining global scientific strategy for development up to submission and approval in major markets of assigned product(s).
- Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent scientific degree.
- Desirable MSc., PhD or equivalent experience.
- Desirable degree in Radiochemistry and strong scientific knowledge in nuclear medicine
- Successfully demonstrated several years (minimum of 5 years) of directly related experience in a scientific area or Ph.D. or equivalent
- Proven Project Leadership in all project phases
- Proven process understanding (Pharma, GMP, Validation and Regulatory aspects).
- Sound experience of data handling and applied statistics is a must.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment and risk management fundamentals/tools
- Quality-oriented with attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Defining and implementing productivity improvement measures.
- Italian language needed as a site language
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.
### Role Requirements
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Primary location salary range €61,800.00 - €114,800.00
Division DIV_GD
Business Unit Development
Location LOC_IT
Site Ivrea
Company / Legal Entity IT58 (FCRS = IT058) Advanced Accelerator Applications Italy Srl
Functional Area FCT_RD
Job Type Full time
Employment Type Regular
Shift Work No
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### Isotope Project Lead (Associate Director S&T)
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