Expert Science & Technology, Qualification Expert (f/m/d)

Key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Qualification of analytical equipment, temperature-controlled storage cabinets and cold rooms in a Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) regulated environment

• Establish and drive qualification of complex state-of-the art analytical instruments (e.g. Mass Spectrometry) and related software

• Represent department in local and global initiatives related to equipment and software qualification

• Lead implementation of digital systems and represent the local and global organization in global teams

• Create and execute qualification, calibration and maintenance plans

• Perform GMP risk assessments

• Provide technical trouble shooting during Performance Qualification (PQ) and validation

• Investigate deviations related to analytical equipment and temperature-controlled storage cabinets and cold rooms

REQUIREMENTS:

Essential:

• Master’s degree in biotechnology, biochemical engineering, biology, chemistry, biochemistry or similar with at least 4 years strong relevant industry experience or PhD in relevant field or equivalent and 2+ years of work experience within the pharmaceutical industry in an GMP regulated environment

• Proficiency in English (and German is beneficial)

• Good knowledge analytical equipment qualification

• Proven experience within GMP environment

• Good theoretical and scientific knowledge in the area of expertise (like high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Capillary electrophoresis (CE) etc.)

Desirable:

• Knowledge in SAP and LIMS application

• Strong knowledge using digital system for planning and execution of equipment qualification

• A personality with a can-do mind-set and the ability to adopt to change with strong communication across organizational interfaces and presentation skills

• Ability to work and lead (a cross-functional team) in a matrix

You’ll receive: 

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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 € 60.212.18/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:

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 disabilities.austria@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.