Expert (Science & Technology)

400 This is the number of associates in Global Analytical R&D, across 4 countries, working tirelessly on innovative and patient centric medicines. As part of this group, you design, plan and/or perform scientific/technical studies. By bridging the analytical science to the clinical performance you will drive the transformation of our molecules into medicines that improve and extend patient’s lives.
- The position is based in the Genome Valley, Hyderabad, within the Technical Research and Development Organization (TRD) of Global Drug Development (GDD).
- Major Accountabilities:
- Design, plan and perform scientific experiments for projects at different clinical phases of drug substance and drug product with mínimal guidance. Well versed with regulatory guidelines, scientific literature, technology transfer and interpretation of the results to draw conclusions in reports.
- Adhere to Quality metrics, Compliance and Good Documentation Practices following ALCOA+ principles, GLP, OQM, HSE, ISEC and Novartis guidelines.
- Should be a Team player by adding value in collaborating with other teams to support project deliverables within agreed timelines, mentoring new joiners, active participation in project meetings / networks / meetings and contributing to Team goals while meeting individual objectives.
- Responsible for Qualification of instruments / equipment’s (URS to Report) and periodic calibrations as per applicable site procedures.
- Ability to perform investigations, guide team members, communicate proactively and clearly to global stakeholders.

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:

- Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve._

**Minimum requirements**
- Minimum requirements:
- Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences with 0-5 years of industrial experience.
- Basic knowledge of pre-formulation and formulation development.
- Fundamental understanding of solid-state properties, solubilization, salt selection, polymorphism, amorphous and crystalline system.
- Understanding of dissolution and discriminatory dissolution test methods
- Familiarity in Chemical and physical evaluation of the drug-excipient interaction.
- Thorough understanding of ICH quality guidelines
- Ability to adapt new methodology to solve problems
- Capability in scientific research and publications.

Why Novartis?
- 766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
- We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
- We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying
- Imagine what you could do here at Novartis**Division**
- Global Drug Development

**Business Unit**
- TECHNICAL R & D GDD

**Country**
- India

**Work Location**
- Hyderabad, AP

**Company/Legal Entity**
- Nov Hltcr Shared Services Ind

**Functional Area**
- Research & Development

**Job Type**
- Full Time

**Employment Type**
- Regular

**Shift Work**
- No

**Early Talent**
- No