Postgraduate Program Biologics

Novartis; Basel-Stadt; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Basel invites a recent Master’s graduate in chemistry, biology, or engineering to join a 2‑year rotational program in Technical Research and Development (TRD) Biologics. You will gain hands-on experience across Drug Product Development, Drug Substance Development, Global Device & Packaging Development and Analytical Development.

Each 6‑month rotation places you with expert teams to develop new bioassays, evaluate packaging modalities, and conduct biophysical characterization of

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent required.
• Fluent in English.
• Hands-on lab experience with autonomous project handling.
• Basic pharma development knowledge including container closure systems.
• Familiarity with protein production, analytical methods, molecular biology, or programming/data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to TRD‑biologics projects (lab 80%, office 20%).
• 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.
• Understand how TRD‑Biologics units work together.

Skills

Lab experience

Programming / data modeling

Independent, fast learner

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Salary Range:

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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

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] , and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Application deadline

November 10 EOB.