Scientific Expert in Solid State Development and - Basel, Schweiz - Novartis

Novartis

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Basel, Schweiz

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

105,000 The number of unique individuals who work at Novartis, all with different needs and aspirations, aligned to a single inspirational purpose: to Reimagine Medicine for millions of patients around the world

You will also play a key role in strengthening scientific excellence at the interface between drug substance and drug product development.

You will bring with you an understanding of solid state analytics, particle and powder properties to support project teams operating in both early and late phase development.

In addition, you will collaborate alongside experts for the preparation of drug substances and drug products to develop, assess and optimize the physical properties of a drug substance for subsequent use in drug product development.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Ensure the appropriate selection, development, and characterization of solid forms of an API during early and late phase product development.
Drive crossteam and crossfunctional knowledge exchange in the areas of API particle design and characterization (eg. finishing technologies, solid state characterization, crystallization development, powder properties) through coaching to expand the skill base relating to Materials Science.
Support the development of qualitative and quantitative analytical methods of drug substances and drug products by Xray powder diffraction, thermal analysis or IR spectroscopy.
Develop crystallization manufacturing processes to deliver drug substances in line with drug product needs.
Be an advocate for strengthening the interface between drug substance and drug product development within the Materials Science unit, project teams and across functions.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

Minimum requirements

PhD in relevant scientific field (e.g. solid state analytics, particle technology, materials science, physical chemistry)
Broad scientific and technical knowledge in appropriate analytical technologies used for API and powder characterization (e.g. xray powder diffraction, thermal analysis, laser light diffraction, dynamic vapor sorption, dynamic light scattering)
Experience in the stage appropriate requirements in drug substance and drug product technical development from early to late stage development.
Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, technical writing, coaching skills. Desire to help associates grow in new and existing roles.
Interdisciplinary thinking and strength in crossfunctional collaboration.
Experience in working and managing complex stakeholder environments across line functions.
Excellent planning and work prioritization skills.
Familiarity with GMP requirements would be advantageous.
English (fluent) required. German desirable.

Why Novartis?

769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, 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
Switzerland

Work Location
Basel

Company/Legal Entity
Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area
Research & Development

Job Type
Full Time

Employment Type
Regular

Shift Work
No

Early Talent
No