Analytical Expert in Science & Technology

Novartis; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG, through Magnit Global, is seeking an Expert in Science & Technology to support Analytical Research & Development (ARD) in the Small Molecules GMP Analytics Team with focus on small molecules and radioligand therapy. The role is a temporary/external opportunity, onsite in Basel, with a duration of 18 months and a 100% workload.

Start date is 4 January 2027, and the position requires a Master or Bachelor's in Life Science with 3+ years GMP experience, fluent English, and German as a

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters in Life Science (e.g., analytical / organic chemistry /pharmacy / pharmaceutical development) or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related experience in a GMP environment.
• Broad scientific knowledge in chemistry, pharmaceutical or analytical sciences, ability to perform in a highly dynamic and flexible environment.
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory and/or technical tools (e.g. HPLC, Dissolution rate, Chromeleon, Quality management systems, statistical evaluation tools ...)
• Good presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills. Strong ability to work and collaborate in an international environment
• Fluent English (Oral and written)
• German as a plus

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, organize, interpret and report results of scientific experiments for timely supply of drug substances and drug products for clinical use or potential registration.
• Write & review analytical documents and align activities within a global CMC project team.
• Manage interactions with internal and external stakeholders including CROs and support investigations as needed.
• Identify GMP challenges and propose creative solutions with management visibility.
• End-to-end portfolio project responsibility and represent the analytical sub team in meetings.
• Document laboratory activities with GDP/GLP standards where applicable.
• Support/Lead initiatives and workstreams as required.
• Assist audits and health authority inspections and ensure no critical findings.

Skills

Fluent English (Oral and written)

German language a plus

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Life Science

Tools

HPLC

Dissolution rate

Chromeleon

Quality management systems

Statistical evaluation tools

Job description

This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis

Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life!

This role is offered through Magnit Global, who, if selected, will be your employer. If your services are retained, you will be assigned to provide services to Novartis as the end client. This is not an offer of employment with Novartis. If you are selected for this Temporary/External opportunity, you will not be an employee of Novartis and will not be eligible for any Novartis employee benefits or incentives.

Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on…

Role Purpose:

We are looking for a highly motivated Expert in Science & Technology to support Analytical Research & Development (ARD). ARD sits within the Global Technical R&D department of Development and plays an essential role in the characterization and analysis of Small Molecule Drug Substances and Drug Products from the time they leave the discovery laboratory until they are transferred to Commercial Production. The role will be part of the Small Molecules GMP Analytics Team with main focus on small molecules and Radioligand Therapy.

Major Accountabilities:

• Independently plan, organize, interpret and report results of scientific experiments for timely supply of drug substances (DS) and drug products (DP) intended for clinical use and potential registration as a future commercial asset
• Write & review analytical documents (e.g Analytical methods, Specifications, Validation reports, Stability reports, Batch records for stability and release testing) and align the corresponding activities within a global CMC project team comprising of chemists, formulators, quality assurance and regulatory
• Manage interactions with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. lab analysts, analytical project leader, CMC project team), including outsourced activities to CROs by providing scientific and technical guidance whenever necessary. Support or Manage OOx/Deviations/Investigations as needed.
• Proactively identify scientific, technological and GMP challenges, proposing creative solutions and communicating key issues to the appropriate management level and respective technical project team
• End-to-end portfolio project responsibility. Represent the team in the Analytical Sub team meetings
• If required, perform and document laboratory experiments in appropriate systems (e.g. GLIMS eLN). Responsible for good documentation practices (GDP) and good laboratory practices (GLP) during execution of laboratory activities
• Support/Lead actively initiatives/workstreams as required
• Support audits and health authority inspections and ensure no critical findings within the assigned scope
• Responsible to meet KQI (Key quality indicators) and KPI (Key performance indicators) for all assigned activities.
• Actively contribute to team and organization goals
• Work according to appropriate SOPs, GMP, HSE, ISRM and Novartis Guidelines

Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters in Life Science (e.g., analytical / organic chemistry /pharmacy / pharmaceutical development) or equivalent
• 3+ years of related experience in a GMP environment
• Broad scientific knowledge in chemistry, pharmaceutical or analytical sciences, ability to perform in a highly dynamic and flexible environment.
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory and/or technical tools (e.g. HPLC, Dissolution rate, Chromeleon, Quality management systems, statistical evaluation tools ...)
• Good presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills. Strong ability to work and collaborate in an international environment
• Fluent English (Oral and written)
• German as a plus

Workload: 100% (40 hours per week)
Role type: Onsite
Required start date: 4 January 2027
Contract: 18 months

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodation:

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at [e-mail].