Job Description Summary
Senior Scientist in Analytical Development (d/f/m), Kundl, Tyrol, Austria
Job Description
Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.
Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!
Your key responsibilities
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Design, plan, perform and document scientific experiments as well as analyze and interpret the results to drive development and validation of analytical methods for simple and complex generics (small molecules).
- Provide active support to product development by offering scientific input and generating comprehensive scientific documents for internal and/or external partners.
- Effectively report, interpret, and present scientific/technical results to management in a clear and concise manner.
- Participate in technical teams and fulfill assigned project tasks and responsibilities.
- Support the generation of international registration documents, ensuring compliance with cGMP, pharmacopoeias, health authorities, and company quality system requirements.
- Actively engage in knowledge exchange activities, training, and mentoring of associate scientists, technicians, temporary employees, and employees under training/education.
- Conduct investigation of OOS/OOE results, identifying root causes and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
- Actively participate in audits and inspections, demonstrating compliance with industry standards and regulations.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- University degree in chemistry or pharmacy or related science with focus on analytical chemistry or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in pharma industry, preferably in analytical development, under GMP requirements.
- Strong background in development and validation of analytical methods, with hands-on experience in dissolution and chromatographic methods.
- A deep understanding of the pharmaceutical development requirements, analytical technological questions as well as scientific and process-oriented thinking.
- Passion for supporting the international scientific team in solving pharmaceutical challenges.
- Strength in organizational skills and proactive working, hands on attitude as well as excellent communication and team orientation are essential.
- Proficient in English (written and spoken), German is a plus.
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!
The future is ours to shape!
Imagine what you could do here at Sandoz!
In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development options as well as worldwide career opportunities. 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 € 58,199.96/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
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Skills Desired
Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Development, Analytical Skill, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Laboratory, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Pharmaceutical Industry, R&D (Research And Development), Teamwork
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What We Do
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
