Parenteral formulation and Process Development Scientist

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Novartis Pharmaceutical Development specialty unit (PDU specialty F&PD) is seeking a highly motivated Formulation and Process Development Scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the development of exciting novel pharmaceutical products such has oligonucleotides modalities (ASOs, siRNA) and radioligand therapies. The candidate will plan, perform and document scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug products (DP), processes and procedures in collaboration within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project leader. Contribute to maintenance of lab instruments/infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, perform and document scientific experiments in collaboration with project teams and under minimal guidance from more experienced team members (eg. contribute to interpretation and report results).
• Provide raw data documentation, evaluation and results interpretation. Propose and provide input for the design of next experiments.
• Communicate and address problems, perform literature searches under moderate guidance from more experienced team member.
• Contribute to the maintenance of lab instruments
• Ensure all own activities are aligned with overall drug development process.
• Ensure training is up-to-date and on time; no overdue training assignments without acceptable cause.
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE rules and guidelines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a pharmaceutical industry setting.
• Good scientific or technical knowledge in parenteral product development, process development, and formulation development. Experience in NBE, Oligo or RLT development preferable.
• Proficient with laboratory and/or technical tools (e.g. lyophilization, Spray drying, analytical equipment, autoclave, etc…)
• Adequate knowledge of software and computer tools.
• Basic presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills.
• Good Communication skills

Workload:
100% (40 hours per week)

Role type:
Onsite

Required start date
: December 2025

Contract:
12 months

Why Novartis:
Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodation:
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit