Résumé
Role Purpose:
Join the Pharmaceutical Development (PHAD) Specialty Unit as an Expert - Formulation Scientist (FS) for drug product formulation and process development of parenteral innovative medicines, especially xRNA therapeutics and radioligand therapies (RLT). Advance the technology platform for both xRNA and RLTs and contribute to the development of patient-centric drugs. The position is ideal for an individual who is passionate about bringing transformational medicines to patients and working on exciting novel pharmaceutical products.
The candidate will design, plan, perform and document scientific experiments for the preparation and timely development of drug product formulations and manufacturing processes in collaboration within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project leader. Contribute to maintenance of lab instruments/infrastructure.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, plan, perform, interpret, and report results of scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug product formulation and manufacturing processes
- Contribute to project/local network activities, support team members, participate in project teams, and contribute to overall TRD strategies and goals
- Conduct experiments related to formulation and process development of oligonucleotides or peptides
- Communicate and address problems, perform literature searches under moderate guidance.
- Contribute to the maintenance of lab instruments
- Contribute to transfer of processes to non-GMP and GMP manufacturing facilities.
- Ensure adherence to HSE rules and guidelines.
Role Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a pharmaceutical industry setting.
- Good technical and scientific knowledge in parenteral product development, process development, and formulation development. Experience in Oligonucleotides, Biologics, Peptides / RLT development preferable.
- Proficient with laboratory and/or technical tools (e.g. lyophilization, spray drying, analytical equipment, autoclave, etc…)
- Adequate knowledge of software and computer tools.
- Good presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills.
- Good communication skills.
Languages:
- Fluent English (both spoken and written) is essential
- Additional languages are an advantage
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.
Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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