Senior Expert – Process Analytical Sciences (M/F/D)

Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and represent in cross-functional project teams, acting as a single point of contact (SPOC) for all extractable and leachable related topics.
• Plan, manage, and control project resources, schedules, budgets and outsourcing activities.
• Review and Approval of laboratory data, internal and external documents.
• Writing and providing scientific justification for risk assessments, study protocols, study reports in the field of extractables & leachables.
• Ensure compliance with internal process requirements and current regulations.
• Support mock PAI’s (Pre-Approval Inspections) and Audits as Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Prepare Biologics License Application (BLA) Submission relevant reports, assist teams in regulatory dossiers preparation and in responding to health authority questions.
• Proactively lead and drive initiatives independently, taking ownership from concept to execution while ensuring successful outcomes.

Essential Requirements:

• Master or PhD (preferred) in natural science, engineering, pharmaceutical field or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Extractables & Leachables and/or late phase development.
• Excellent and extensive analytical understanding, e.g. HS-GC/MS, GC/MS, HPLC/MS.
• Ability to work and lead a cross-functional team in a matrix environment.
• Proven knowledge and track record in project and program planning and execution.
• Understanding and awareness of regulatory standards and guidelines for Extractables and Leachable’s, e.g USP <1663>,<1664>,<1665>,<665> , ISO-10993-17, ISO-10993-18.
• Collaborative spirit, self-driven attitude, high level of learning agility, good listening skills, strategic thinker.
• Fluent in German (oral and writing) and English (oral and writing).

You’ll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 65,605.54 a year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities

If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to disabilities.austria@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

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