Senior Expert Science & Technology(m/w/x)

# Senior Expert Science & Technology (m/f/d) **Schaftenau** | **Full time** **Band** Level 4 **Job Description Summary** Within Technical Research & Development (TRD) Biologics, we develop Biologics drug substance and drug products from candidate selection up to launch and drive competitive advantage thru agility, innovation, and scale to best serve our portfolio, partners and patients. As an Analytical Expert (AE) you will lead and manage analytical project activities and apply scientific expertise to address complex R&D issues within a multidisciplinary project team developing new biological drugs. You will contribute to global technical strategies and goals, manage operational aspects in lab as assigned and develop strategies on science and technologies. **Job Description** We are looking for an experienced scientist with deep analytical expertise as well as on Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) process development and solid project management skills to efficiently collaborate with our internal and external partners to support our high-priority project portfolio assets. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** • Design, supervise and coordinate analytical development activities for assigned projects, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet customer needs. **REQUIREMENTS:** • University degree (preferable PhD) in pharmaceutical technology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering or other relevant natural science discipline • At least 3 years of working experience, preferably in pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology or other relevant industry. • Advanced knowledge within the area of Analytical Development (strong understanding of mass spectrometry principles preferred) • Expertise on DS and DP process development • Solid project management skills • Excellent collaboration skills (ability to effectively work with others to achieve common goals through communication, teamwork, and problem solving). • Proficiency in oral and written English; German beneficial • Strong proficiency in digital technologies **You’ll receive:** 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 € 61.400/year (on a full-time basis). We also offer a potential market oriented excess payment in line with your experience and qualifications. **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. **Skills Desired** Coaching Skills, Data Science, Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Waterfall Model