Senior Scientist in Novartis

Job Description:
1.Actively participate in project teams/meetings/networks.
2.Meet quality, quantity and timelines in all assigned projects.
3.Design, plan, perform, interpret and document DS/DP related analytical activities including release/stability testing, method development/validation etc. under minimal guidance from more experienced team member
4.Provide efficient and robust processes for the analysis of DS/DP under adequate guidance from more experienced team members.
5.Provide scientific and technical guidance. Coach team members as needed.
6.Interact/collaborate with other groups/functions to facilitate transfer of knowledge of DS/DP
7.Give guidance to team members and work according to appropriate SOP’s, GLP, GMP, OQM, HSE, ISEC and Novartis guidelines.
8.Contribute to risk analyses and/or peer review and process challenge meetings.
9.Generate scientific documents to hand over to internal and/or external partners and actively support generation of international registration documents under adequate guidance from more experienced team members.
10.Actively contribute to team goals.
11.Report and present scientific/technical results internally and contribute to publications, presentations and patents.
12.Evaluate new lab equipment and prepare CAR and URS if applicable
13.Contribute to maintenance of infrastructure/equipment and required investments.

Candidate Profile:
M.Sc, M.Pharm or equivalent
Good knowledge of English (oral and written).
1.Successfully demonstrated a minimum of 4 years relevant experience with Phd. or 8+ years with MSc/MPharm in the pharmacetical industry 2.Strong experience in Dissolution and HPLC methods execution and stability assessment of dosage forms.
3.Working knowledge in the use of the following instrumentation: GC, titrimeters, UV/NIR/IR spectroscopy. Advanced computer skills: LIMS, chromatography data acquisition systems, MS office
4.Effective team player, able to work in a flexible, dynamic working environment
5.Good knowledge of cGMP requirements
6.Good oral and scientific writing skills
7.Good multi-tasking with good time management skills.

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