Job Description Summary
24! That’s the number of months that you will be spending in Chemical Operations, Switzerland enrolled in our dynamic program. We are looking for a highly motivated recent graduate to develop and improve the efficiency of commercial manufacturing processes across a diverse portfolio.
This program offers young talents unique insights into various areas of chemical operations in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. It provides the opportunity to work at the interface of process organic and oligonucleotides chemistry, including close interaction with Chemical and Analytical Development.
During this program, you will be exposed to current standards in process validation, process safety and quality, process improvement within GMP, regulatory requirements, and the dynamics of chemical manufacturing operations.
You will not only be able to transfer your theoretical knowledge into practice but also develop your soft skills and grow your internal network for your future career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Job Description
Your responsibilities:
* Apply scientific principles and concepts to chemical process development and optimization, potential innovations, and sound root cause analysis in support of research.
* Support process validation activities and related production documentation, e.g., quality risk analysis, process safety risk assessments, production batch records.
* Engage in close interaction with process operators, analysts, and Quality Assurance. Willingness to provide expert support to routine shift operations.
* Provide training on specific tasks within your area of knowledge and experience; participate in scientific exchange groups.
* Maintain excellent collaborations with our partners.
* Willingness to learn regulatory requirements in chemistry, production, and control.
What you bring to the role
* PhD or recent master’s degree in organic chemistry/oligonucleotide interface or related disciplines (max. 12-18 months' experience).
* Good organic chemistry skills.
* Knowledge of or interest in the production and control of complex molecules (e.g., oligonucleotides) is an advantage.
* Understanding of engineering and upscaling aspects is an advantage.
* An excellent track record of original research.
* Ready to work in international and multidisciplinary teams.
* Open-minded personality and a "can-do" attitude.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent knowledge of German; proficiency in English is an advantage.
Why consider Novartis?
In 2020, 769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines. While we are proud of this, we aim to do even more to help improve and extend people’s lives.
We believe that new insights, perspectives, and revolutionary solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that inspires new ways of working.
Our culture is underpinned by integrity, curiosity, and flexibility, allowing our potential to thrive and grow. We aim to reinvent what is possible through bold collaboration to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the biggest risk in life is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!
Skills Desired
Assembly Language, Change Control, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Continual Improvement Process, Efficiency, General HSE Knowledge, Good Documentation Practice, Knowledge of CAPA, Knowledge of GMP, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process, Manufacturing Production, Process Control, Productivity, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Scheduler, Six Sigma, SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), Teamwork, Technology Transfer, Web Methods Flow
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