Director Process Analytical Sciences

Job Description Summary

LOCATION: Schaftenau, Austria
TYPE: Hybrid Working,

In TRD Biologics, more than 1,000 associates spread across 4 locations are fully committed to deliver on our evolving pipeline of transformative treatments. We develop Biologics drug substance and drug products from candidate selection up to launch and drive competitive advantage through agility, innovation, and scale to best serve our portfolio, partners, and patients.

As Director Process Analytical Sciences (PAS), you will lead the PAS organizations in Schaftenau and Kundl, Austria as part of Technical Research & Development (TRD) Biologics. Additionally, you will act as site head Analytical Development (AD) and will represent AD in the TRD Biologics site leadership team.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Process Analytical Sciences in Schaftenau and Kundl, Austria as part of TRD Biologics.
• Act as site head Analytical Development (AD) and represent AD in the TRD Biologics site leadership team.
• Act as operational manager for multiple teams (more than 80 associates in total).
• Drive PAS Austria with a focus on state-of-the-art non-GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) physico-chemical method development and testing in support of allocated pipeline and life-cycle management projects across new biological entities (NBEs) and Biosimilars, ensuring best-in-class knowledge, skills, and expertise.
• Translate and execute the PAS strategic directions.
• Ensure timely and robust non-GMP physico-chemical analytical testing to support drug substance and drug product process development activities.
• Ensure high quality transfer of analytical methods to Analytical Operations.
• Ensure timely and high-quality preparation of all relevant technical documents for health authority interactions (e.g., investigational new drug application (IND) / investigational medicinal product dossier (INDP), Biologics License Application (BLA) and act as a role model for unbossed, curious, and inspired leadership in Novartis.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Ability to work and lead (a cross-functional team) in a matrix environment.
• Influencing without authority.
• Leading large and/or diverse multifunctional teams.
• Sound technical & scientific knowledge of pharmaceutical/chemical/analytics/QC/equivalent.
• Track record of attracting, developing, and retaining talent.

Desirable requirements:

• University degree (Master / PhD or equivalent) in life sciences.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership position with a successful performance and track record of leading teams.

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives, and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!

You'll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. 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 €109,600/year (on a full-time basis). In most cases, the actual salary will be higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications, and individual competencies. We are open for part-time and job-sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible.

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 and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information.

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Skills Desired: Budget Management, Coaching Skills, Data Science, Experiments Design, Laboratory, NPI (New Product Introduction), People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Simulation, R&D, Waterfall Project Management.