Scientific Expert

200+ This is the current number of programs in clinical development at Novartis. Many of these projects, which include new molecular entities as well as additional indications and different formulations for marketed products, are for medicines that could significantly advance treatment standards for patients worldwide.-
- In addition, you will work alongside crystallization and solid state experts as well as formulators to optimize the physical properties of a drug substance for subsequent use in drug product development.
- Your key responsibilities will include:

- Ensure the development of robust sieving and milling operation steps for integration into both the chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing chains
- Transfer of processes to and between pilot plants and commercial facilities, both internally and externally- Drive cross-team and cross-functional knowledge exchange in the areas of milling and sieving and more broadly (particle science, powder properties) through coaching to increase the skill base relating to Materials Science
- Be an advocate for strengthening the interface between drug substance and drug product development, both within the Materials Science unit and within Project Teams**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:

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

**Minimum requirements**
- Ideal requirements:
- PhD in relevant scientific field (e.g. particle technology, (mechanical) process engineering, materials science)
- In-depth technical knowledge of appropriate process technologies used to achieve, in particular, particle size reduction during the manufacture of both drug substances and drug products. Specifically, dry operations such as sieving, milling, micronisation and wet operations such as wet-media milling.
- Profound knowledge in fundamental powder (and suspension) characterization technologies (e.g. laser light diffraction, ring shear tester, analytical centrifugation, dynamic vapor sorption, dynamic light scattering, zeta potential, etc.)
- Experience in the stage appropriate requirements in drug substance and drug product technical development from early to late stage development as well as process transfers to commercial facilities
- Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, technical writing, coaching skills. Desire to help associates grow in new and existing roles.
- Interdisciplinary thinking and strength in cross-functional collaboration
- Experience in working within complex stakeholder environments with extensive interfaces
- Excellent planning and work prioritization skills.
- 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 tryingImagine 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