Senior Biologics DSP Expert & Technical Lead

AT33 (FCRS = AT033) Novartis Pharmaceutical Manufacturing GmbH; Kundl; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Pharmaceutical Manufacturing GmbH in Kundl, Austria is seeking an Expert in Downstream Process Development to drive purification strategies from lab to commercial manufacturing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and advance DSP technologies, including automation, modeling, and AI-enabled approaches.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership across biologics programs and contributions to publications and IP, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in downstream process development (chromatography, filtration, protein purification).
• Knowledge of CMC development principles and regulatory expectations for biologics.
• Experience with process characterization, technology transfer, or regulatory submissions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with data-driven insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in global, multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with JMP or similar statistical tools is a plus.
• Biologics development experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Python/R/SQL is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive downstream process development for innovative biologics across all stages of development.
• Develop robust, scalable purification processes and solve complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Development, Manufacturing, Analytical Development, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Support adoption of automation, digitalization, modeling, and AI in DSP.
• Share scientific insights via internal presentations and contribute to publications/IP.

Education

Biotechnology

Biochemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Biochemistry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Tools

JMP

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Novartis Pharmaceutical Manufacturing GmbH in Kundl, Austria is seeking an Expert in Downstream Process Development to drive purification strategies from lab to commercial manufacturing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and advance DSP technologies, including automation, modeling, and AI-enabled approaches.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership across biologics programs and contributions to publications and IP, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making.