Global AS&T Lead

Novartis India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,641,000 - 8,615,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Generous parental leave

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Global AS&T Lead based in Ivrea, Italy, to shape laboratory transformation across a global network. You will drive automation, digitalization and AI-enabled solutions while guiding Quality Control and Analytical Science teams through complex scientific and regulatory decisions.

In this senior role you will establish governance, set portfolio priorities, and coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, Development, Regulatory, Digital and Engineering to enable network-wide

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• Significant experience in analytical sciences within regulated pharma.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, data integrity and regulatory expectations.
• Expertise in method lifecycle management, validation and transfers.
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking are essential.

Responsibilities

• Shape the global laboratory transformation roadmap and initiatives.
• Guide QC and Analytical Science teams on scientific and compliance matters.
• Establish cross-site governance and standards for analytical labs.
• Drive harmonization of analytical methods and lab processes globally.
• Lead automation, digitalization and AI-enabled lab transformation.
• Represent AS&T in technology transfers and global deployments.
• Partner across functions to enable integrated solutions.
• Strengthen the global AS&T community via coaching and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical leadership

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Communication & influence

Travel readiness

Chromatographic techniques

Lab automation & digitalization

AI-enabled solutions

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or related

Job description

Summary

Primary Location: Ivrea, Italy

Relocation Support: This role is based in Ivrea, Italy. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Imagine shaping how analytical laboratories operate across a global network and turning scientific excellence into meaningful transformation. As Global AS&T Lead, you will bring together analytical expertise, strategic thinking and change leadership to advance laboratory technologies, harmonize ways of working, and accelerate automation, digitalization and artificial intelligence-enabled solutions.

Working across Quality, Manufacturing, Development, Regulatory, Digital and Engineering, you will influence high-impact decisions and help build scalable, future-ready laboratory capabilities that strengthen operations and ultimately support patients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape the global RLT laboratory transformation roadmap, translating strategic priorities into measurable, scalable initiatives.
• Guide site Quality Control and Analytical Science and Technology teams on complex scientific, technical, and compliance decisions.
• Establish cross-site governance, technical standards and portfolio priorities for analytical sciences and laboratory technologies.
• Drive harmonization of analytical methods, laboratory processes, equipment strategies and capabilities across the global network.
• Lead automation, digitalization and artificial intelligence-enabled laboratory transformation to deliver scientific and operational value.
• Represent Analytical Science and Technology in major technology transfers, laboratory expansions and global technology deployments.
• Partner across Quality, Manufacturing, Development, Regulatory, Digital and Engineering to enable integrated, network-wide solutions.
• Strengthen the global Analytical Science and Technology community through coaching, knowledge sharing and capability building.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in analytical sciences, quality control, analytical development or technical operations within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice, pharmaceutical quality systems, data integrity, validation and regulatory expectations.
• Deep expertise in chromatographic techniques, analytical troubleshooting, method lifecycle management, validation, transfer and laboratory investigations.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to address complex scientific and network-level challenges.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, fluent English, and willingness to travel internationally approximately 25% of the time.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with radiopharmaceuticals and Radioligand Therapy.

Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: EUR 43,800.00 - 81,300.00 EUR

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion / EEO Paragraph

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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

Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.

Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)