Postgraduate Program Biologics

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Pharma AG in Basel, Switzerland, offers a 2-year rotational program in TRD Biologics for recent Masters graduates in chemistry, biology, or engineering. You will rotate through Drug Product, Drug Substance, Device & Packaging, and Analytical Development, gaining hands-on lab and data-driven experience.

Each 6-month rotation embeds you in expert teams to develop bioassays, evaluate packaging modalities, characterize biologic drug products, and build Raman-based models for real-time

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in chemistry, biology or engineering.
• Fluent in English.
• Hands-on lab experience with autonomous project handling.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical development, including container closure systems.
• Specialized skills in protein production, analytical methods, or programming/data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to lab-based (80 %) and office-based (20 %) TRD‑biologics projects.
• Conduct experiments and generate data for TRD‑biologics projects.
• Document and present results related to project activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external development partners and stakeholders.
• Acquire an understanding of the TRD‑Biologics organizations and how units work together.

Skills

English fluency

Lab experience

Python

Analytical methods

Education

Master’s degree in chemistry/biology/engineering

Tools

Python

Raman spectroscopy

HDPB

RPC

SEC

Job description

Salary Range: CHF 0.00 - CHF 0.00

Job Description Summary

Are you a recent Master’s graduate in chemistry, biology, or engineering with a passion for cutting-edge biologics? Join our 2-year rotational program in Technical Research and Development (TRD) Biologics and gain hands‑on experience across Drug Product Development, Drug Substance Development, Global Device & Packaging Development and Analytical Development.

Job Description

During each 6-month rotation, you’ll be embedded in expert teams, contributing to real projects:

• Development of a new bioassay to detect host cell proteins in biologics
• Evaluation of new packaging modalities (e.g., pre-filled syringes, cartridges)
• Biophysical characterization of biologic drug products to support stability predictions
• Assessment of surfactants for silicon oil depletion in pre-filled syringes
• Development of Raman spectroscopy-based models using Python for real-time impurity monitoring

Location: Basel, Switzerland, #LI-On-Site

This Postgraduate program is limited to 2 years, with the start date in April 2027.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland .

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to lab-based (80 %) and office-based (20 %) TRD‑biologics projects
• Conduct experiments and generate data on TRD‑biologics projects
• Document and present results related to projects activities
• Collaborate with internal and external development partners and stakeholders
• Acquire an understanding of the TRD‑Biologics organizations and how the different units within work together

Essential Requirements

Education: Master’s degree or equivalent (PhDs will not be considered).

Languages: Fluent in English

Work Style & Adaptability: Independent, fast learner, and easily adaptable to new environments.

Lab & Scientific Expertise: Hands‑on lab experience with autonomous project handling.

Pharma & Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of pharmaceutical development, including container closure systems.

Specialized Skills: Familiarity with one or more areas such as protein production, analytical (HDPB, RPC, SEC, particle analysis) and bioanalytical methods (ELISA, cell‑based assays, flow cytometry), molecular biology (cloning methods, PCR, viral vector, CRISPR), or programming/data modeling (e.g., Python, R).

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve. Our recruitment decisions are based on selecting the best person for the job, regardless of gender, religion, age, color, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability.

Accessibility and accommodation

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