Senior Expert Drug Supply (m/f/d)

REQ-10047563

07. April 2025

Schweiz

Location: Basel, SwitzerlandRole Purpose:
We are looking for a process chemist / chemical engineer to support the department Chemical & Analytical Development as part of the Global Technical R&D department of Global Drug Development. In this role you will have operational end-to-end responsibility within the Local Supply Center (LSC) for clinical supplies in early and late phase development of the assigned projects in different modalities (e.g. synthetic oligonucleotides, peptide synthesis, small molecules, bioconjugate manufacturing). You represent the LSC in chemical and pharmaceutical project sub teams and directly influence process development by providing expertise in scaling up the processes.

Major Accountabilities

Process Development and Improvement:

• Actively contributes to process development by providing expertise in scaling up chemical processes.
• Participates in assigned non-project-related activities within the LSC, such as leading and executing business process improvement initiatives and collaborating in cross-functional working parties.
• Collaborates on capital investment projects.

Project Representation and Coordination:

• Represents the LSC in chemical and pharmaceutical project subteams and serves as the main contact between development units for assigned projects.
• Frequently works on several projects simultaneously.
• Prepares synchronization of synthesis and cost estimation for assigned campaigns.
• Evaluates suppliers in collaboration with the project team and places purchase orders for raw materials as appropriate.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Holds operational end-to-end responsibility for the supply of assigned projects within LSC.
• Determines the suitability and availability of appropriate process equipment and suggests modifications as needed.
• Monitors the progress of process development in mitigating identified processing and safety risks.
• Troubleshoots processes as appropriate and assesses the potential impact of any process deviation and intended changes for future batches.

Safety and Compliance:

• Early identification of processing hurdles and safety concerns and suggests alternatives.
• Attends and evaluates safety assessments of lab and plant processes for assigned steps.

Documentation and Training:

• Writes Plant Master Procedures (PMP).
• Establishes appropriate campaign documentation (e.g., campaign experience report, cost estimation, production scenarios, registration documentation).
• Trains the manufacturing team on processes based on PMP and provides guidance during batch execution.
• Implements and trains operational staff on new regulations, policies, and SOPs authored.

Work Experience

• Desired: 3 to 4 years of practical experience in chemical / pharmaceutical industry or > 4 years of experience in field of expertise. Also seen as potential entry position for talents with strong leadership attributes.
• Good (IT) application know how.
• Good knowledge about the Drug Development process.
• Comprehensive knowledge about project management.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g. GMP, HSE etc.) and specific standards.
• Demonstrates cross-functional problem-solving and idea generation skills.
• Advanced presentation skills. Excellent organization and planning skills
• Experienced in programming / data mining
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams.

Language

• German
• English

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