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About the Role
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead the establishment of a scientifically & regulatory sound and business driven CMC project strategy including risk assessments and contingency planning, in line with overall global development project strategy and together with assigned CMC team.
Ensure alignment with departments and functions inside and outside of TRD as well as 3rd parties as appropriate. Drive endorsement of CMC project strategy by respective Novartis boards.
Proactively communicate overall project strategy, key risks, issues and any other critical topics in a timely manner to the appropriate management level, customer and stakeholders.
Ensure that issues are resolved in a timely fashion and not unnecessarily escalated.
Understand and proactively manage the cross-functional aspects of assigned project(s) among departments within and outside TRD (e.g. Regulatory, Safety, Clinical, Production, Research)
Lead the CMC subteam(s) in a complex international matrix organization in line with the culture, values and behaviors of Novartis
Build strong team spirit and promote knowledge exchange within and between teams. Align project objectives and priorities with team(s) members.
Support in- and outlicensing of projects by shaping global technical development strategy for post-due diligence projects under negotiation.
Role Requirements:
- Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, pharmacy or related science.
- Language: Excellent English required (oral & written)
- Minimum of 8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the field of technical development; minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership position
- Demonstrated minimum of 3-5 years project management excellence in technical development department (e.g. several years of experience as CMC project leader or senior line function position) or equivalent experience
- Proven track record in successfully leading interdisciplinary teams, e.g. scientists working on technical or methodological projects (incl. budget control), in Technical R&D or equivalent experience
- Proven ability to work proactively and think strategically, including assessment of business impact of technical decisions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with success in building trustful relationships and influencing others in cross-functional areas including stakeholder management
- Excellent knowledge of the Pharma Drug Discovery & Development process
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: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $183,200-$274,800/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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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
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.
Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations
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