Expert Science & Technology

Novartis India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis India invites a motivated pharmaceutical professional to plan, perform and document scientific experiments for preparation and timely delivery of drug substances and products. You will collaborate with multifunctional teams under a project leader and help maintain lab infrastructure and processes within ALCOA+ and data integrity standards.

The role covers execution of development and transfer activities for oral solid dosage manufacturing, optimization of processes, and generation of

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in pharmaceutics or pharmaceutical technology.
• Experience with QbD and biopharmaceutics principles.
• Experience with oral solid dosage development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, execute, and document scientific experiments with project teams.
• Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes and facilities.
• Generate, document, evaluate, and interpret experimental data with follow-up studies.
• Optimize methods, workflows, and laboratory/plant processes.
• Ensure ALCOA+ data integrity and HSE compliance.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.
• Lead and support technology transfer across oral solid dosage technologies.
• Manage laboratory materials and equipment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Formulation development

QbD

Biopharmaceutics principles

Oral solid dosage formulation

Collaboration and problem-solving

Laboratory data interpretation

Education

M.Pharm or B.Pharm in Pharmaceutics or Pharmaceutical Technology

Tools

Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN)

Job description

Summary

Plan, perform and document scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug products (DP), processes and procedures in collaboration within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project leader. Contribute to maintenance of lab instruments/infrastructure.

Summary

Plan, perform and document scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug products (DP), processes and procedures in collaboration within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project leader. Contribute to maintenance of lab instruments/infrastructure.

About The Role

Major accountabilities

• Plan, organize, execute, and document scientific experiments in collaboration with project teams, contributing to data interpretation and technical reporting.
• Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes and specialized facilities, including process troubleshooting and scale-up activities.
• Generate, document, evaluate, and interpret experimental data, while proposing follow-up studies and improvements.
• Optimize existing methods, procedures, and workflows, and develop more efficient laboratory and plant processes.
• Ensure compliance with ALCOA+ principles, HSE standards, and data integrity requirements in all activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including laboratory procedures, reports, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Lead and support technology transfer activities across multiple oral solid dosage manufacturing technologies, including process controls and issue resolution.
• Manage laboratory materials and equipment, contribute to infrastructure maintenance, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP).

Minimum Requirements

• M.Pharm or B.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, or a related discipline.
• B.Pharm with 10+ years or M.Pharm with 6+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, preferably oral solid dosage forms, with strong knowledge of QbD and biopharmaceutics principles.
• Sound technical expertise in pellet and mini-tablet dosage forms, along with safe handling of chemicals, hazardous materials, and laboratory equipment.
• Working knowledge of laboratory and digital tools, including Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN), with strong collaboration and technical problem-solving skills.

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards

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