Expert Science and Technology

**Summary**:
Design, plan, perform, interpret and report results of scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug substances (DS), drug products (DP), processes and procedures within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project Leader. Manage technical lab/plant activities. -Management TrackLead a team for the development of pharmaceutical/biological/cell-gene therapies working in a small manufacturing plant environment. Execute the functional strategy and drive operational excellence in line with TRD vision and strategy. Ensure full portfolio support in line with GDD, Sandoz, NTO and NIBR plans. -SANDOZ: -Associate Scientist: Design, plan, perform, interpret and report results of scientific experiments for the development and timely delivery of drug products (DP), processes and procedures within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project Leader. Manage technical lab/plant activities. -Scientist: -Design, plan, perform, interpret and report results of scientific experiments for the development and timely delivery drug products (DP), processes and procedures. Lead and manage all project/local network activities, support/coach team members, participate in sub-teams and contribute to overall SZ strategies and goals -Senior Scientist: Design, plan, perform -document and interpret scientific/developmental experiments and GMP testing or pilot plant processes for the preparation and timely delivery of generic products, processes or procedures; maintain and qualify equipment/infrastructure and manage operational aspects in lab or plant as assigned.

**About the Role**:
**Major accountabilities**:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- You will be responsible for performing method feasibilities and validate robust analytical methodologies applied to innovative Oligonucleotides/peptide therapeutics. Strong experience in various chromatography techniques is a pre-requisite. Experience in mass spectrometry applied to biological molecules would be an asset.
- Plan, organize, execute, and document scientific experiments (e.g., analytical method developments/ validations/ transfers/ stability/ release testing, formulation development analytics etc.) according to the agreed timelines and appropriate quality standards.
- Accountable for documentation and submission of raw data in an appropriate data system (for e.g., LIMS test activation and results entry).
- Responsible for good documentation practices (GDP) and good laboratory practices (GLP) during execution of laboratory activities.
- Support in evaluation and interpretation of results including investigations on SST failures, OOX/Deviations/Change controls as needed.
- Responsible for assigned laboratory related area/activities (e.g., chemical/reagents/consumables/samples/column/ glassware management etc.).
- Responsible for implementation and maintenance of lean/efficient/environmentally sustainable practices in the laboratory.
- Proactively communicate key issues and any other critical topics in a timely manner to the manager and/or to any other relevant project team member(s).
- Responsible to meet KQI (Key quality indicators) and KPI (Key performance indicators) for all assigned activities.
- Support internal and external audits and ensure no critical findings within the assigned scope.
- Actively contribute to team and organization goals.
- Work according to appropriate SOPs, GMP, GLP, QM, HSE, ISRM & Novartis Guidelines.
- Additional specific roles/tasks: See Up4Growth training assignments for the business roles for the associate as per the team matrix and completion of trainings in transcript of learning system (e.g., Up4Growth).

**Minimum Requirements**
Desirable: PhD in analytical chemistry or equivalent and a minimum 2-3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in analytical development. Strong expertise in the field of oligonucleotide analytics.
- Profound expertise in liquid chromatography separation techniques such as (RP, IEX and HILIC) is a must.
- Experience in Mass Spectrometry (ranging from mass confirmation to actual quantitative analysis of impurities and sequencing) is an asset.
- Contribution to scientific exchange groups within Novartis
- Proven scientific skills in guiding and mentoring colleagues
- Good knowledge of software and computer tools such as Office package, LIMS, chromatography data-evaluation software (e.g. Chromeleon) etc
- GMP experience is a must
- Knowledge in quality principles driving drug development such as GMP.
- Understanding of general regulatory and quality expectations.
- Good scientific background, communication skills including presentation and scientific/technical writing.

**Work Experience**
- Functional Breadth.
- Operations Management and Execution.
- Collaborating across boundaries.

Division

Development

Business Unit

Universal Hierarchy Node

Location

India

Site

Hyderabad (Office)

Company / Legal Entity

IN10 (FCRS = IN010)