Location: Basel, Switzerland
Please note that we are not providing relocation for this role.
Role Purpose
Join the Pharmaceutical Development (PHAD) Specialty Unit as an Associate Director of Science & Technology (Formulation Project Leader) for drug product formulation and process development of innovative parenteral medicines, particularly xRNA. As a recognized expert in this field, you will advance the xRNA therapeutics technology platform and help shape the development of patient-centric drugs. This position is perfect for an individual passionate about delivering transformational medicines to patients and working on exciting novel pharmaceutical products.
Major Accountabilities
- Core member of the drug product sub-team, representing scientific and technical excellence, and an ad hoc member of the global CMC team.
- Author source documents for regulatory submissions and review CMC modules.
- Lead and manage projects, network, and cross-functional team activities.
- Drive long-term strategies in science and technology.
- Generate impactful procedures or guidelines and ensure their implementation across teams.
- Serve as a broadly recognized expert responsible for scouting, evaluating, and implementing innovative drug delivery technologies in xRNA drug product development.
Role Requirements
- Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related disciplines with a minimum of 3 to 6 years of experience in parenteral drug development, including experience with oligonucleotides (mRNA, siRNA, ASO), or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in parenteral formulation and process development, especially in xRNA therapeutics.
Desirable Skills
- Expert knowledge in the development of oligonucleotide drug products.
- Ability to lead technology development programs, introduce new scientific technologies, and cultivate a culture of excellence in knowledge exchange.
- Proactive problem-solver capable of addressing complex, critical issues extending beyond the immediate team.
- Experience driving digital transformation, including enabling data harmonization and the adoption of new digital methodologies.
Languages
- Fluent in English (both spoken and written) is essential.
- Additional languages are an advantage.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Novartis is dedicated to creating an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a medical condition or disability during the recruitment process, please send an email to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com with details of your request and contact information. Include the job requisition number in your message.
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