Director Scientific Office Drug Product Development

Job title:

Director Scientific Office Drug Product Development

Company

Novartis

Job description

Job Description Summary Location: Menges, Schaftenau, or BaselRole Purpose:
Join Novartis Technical Research & Development as the Director of the Scientific Office for Drug Product Development Biologics. Lead a dynamic team in advancing biologics product development (i.e. formulation and DP process development via in-silico approaches) and delivery technologies. Shape and drive technology and innovation strategies, ensuring scientific rigor and acting as an ambassador for the Novartis Culture – Inspired, Curious, and Unbossed.Job DescriptionRole Responsibilities:

• Leads the Scientific Office of DP Development in TRD Biologics and CGT
• Liaise and closely aligns with Global TRD Bx Scientific Office Executive director for TRD Bx overarching topics
• Leads associates in DPD Scientific Office located across the TRD Biologics &CGT sites
• Drives the broader DPD organization for scientific rigor and cutting-edge technologies and innovations
• Contributes to TRD Bx innovation thesis with technology and innovation strategy aspects from DP perspective
• Captures new trends and proposes advancements within TRD Bx, with a focus on advancing formulation development, drug product process development and delivery technologies
• Ensures continuous evolvement of scientific standards for DP development work to meet needs of the Biologics portfolio, considering regulatory requirements
• Manages and inspires the DPD organization to explore, develop and implement cutting edge development, manufacturing and automation technologies
• Guides and coaches along with Scientific office associates during root cause investigations and troubleshooting e.g. CMC Regulatory submissions/amendments and answering HA questions, developing, maintaining and continuously improving DP strategies.
• Drives systematic knowledge sharing in Bx and Drug product partner organizations
• Ensure broad overview on the industry, academic and regulatory landscape for drug product development.
• Enhance external engagement and ensures the representation of DPD externally at meetings, giving talks, being part of industry consortiums
• Acts as sounding board for publication and patent strategy including review
• Role models for unbossed, curious and inspired leadership in Novartis

Ideal Background:

• University degree in technical or scientific area, preferentially pharmaceutics
• English spoken and written mandatory. German desired
• Minimum of 15 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, at least partially in the field of drug product development
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in leadership positions
• Excellent knowledge of the drug development process incl. process commercialization and regulatory strategy
• A proven track record in leading and engaging people in a multicultural, global environment
• Proven ability to create and establish strategy and vision in organizations
• Ability to foster and implement focused innovation

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-rewardsCommitment 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.Skills Desired

Expected salary

Location

Österreich

Job date

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:50:06 GMT

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