Isotope Project Lead (Associate Director S&T)

Novartis Italia; Ivrea; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking an Isotope Project Lead in Ivrea, Italy. The role involves managing projects related to radioisotope production and optimization. Candidates should have a strong scientific background in nuclear medicine and project leadership experience, along with the ability to handle complex data and risk assessments. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Competenze

• Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in a scientific area.
• Sound experience of data handling and applied statistics.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment fundamentals.

Mansioni

• Manage inter functional project plans and budgets.
• Identify issues and propose solutions within projects.
• Represent area in Global Project Teams.

Conoscenze

Scientific knowledge in nuclear medicine

Project Leadership

Data handling and applied statistics

Risk assessment and risk management

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving and decision-making skills

Formazione

BSc in Chemical Engineering or Pharmaceutical Technology

MSc, PhD or equivalent experience

Degree in Radiochemistry

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Summary

Location: Basel, Switzerland OR Ivrea, Italy

Role Purpose

Act as Isotope Project Lead (IPL) by providing the specialist knowledge and expertise as Subject Matter Expert (SME) of radioisotope production and purification with particular focus on assessing, developing, and optimizing new technologies that support RLT products Life Cycle Management (LCM).

Develop, optimize and transfer radioisotopes production and purification/separation processes. This is done in close collaboration with the relevant development centers, and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).

Responsibilities

• Manage inter functional project plan and budget using the Project Planning tool or System
• Identify issues and potential bottlenecks within projects and proposes options
• Contribute to the Radioisotope TRD-related activities. Ensure constant technological survey on the field of radioisotopes production. Apply scientific/technical expertise to identify new programs of interest for the company and support their development from early evaluation up late phase supply.
• Participate to development programs and activities around isotopes in adherence with global Isotope strategy and objectives within agreed timelines and budget, timely report key advancements and challenges.
• Identify strategic external partners for the activation of research collaboration agreement to develop new production technologies/ access to innovative isotopes.
• Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Represents area as core member in the Global Project Teams for defining global scientific strategy for development up to submission and approval in major markets of assigned product(s).
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Minimum Requirements

• BSc. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent scientific degree.
• Desirable MSc., PhD or equivalent experience.
• Desirable degree in Radiochemistry and strong scientific knowledge in nuclear medicine
• Successfully demonstrated several years (minimum of 5 years) of directly related experience in a scientific area or Ph.D. or equivalent
• Proven Project Leadership in all project phases
• Proven process understanding (Pharma, GMP, Validation and Regulatory aspects).
• Sound experience of data handling and applied statistics is a must.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and risk management fundamentals/tools
• Quality-oriented with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Defining and implementing productivity improvement measures.

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