AS&T Expert

Novartis; Osterreich; On-site; PEN 258,000 - 406,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern pension scheme

Childcare facilities

Worldwide career possibilities

Job summary

The Analytical Science and Technology (AS&T) Expert role is based in Kundl, Austria. It coordinates and manages analytical activities across products, offering scientific analytical expertise for customer-related projects and Novartis initiatives.

Responsibilities include overseeing method transfers, stability studies, data presentation to project teams, lifecycle management of methods, audits, and cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing Science & Technology, QA, and regulatory teams.

Qualifications

• Essential requirements include a university degree or FH with natural science/technical background.
• Approx. 3–5 years in pharmaceutical industry or GMP analytical lab.
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Oversee analytical activities within assigned projects.
• Coordinate method transfers and stability studies.
• Manage data, reports, and regulatory communications.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

GMP

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Education

University degree in natural science/technical field

Job description

Salary Range

€66,918.00 - €105,200.00

Job Description Summary

Location: Kundl - Austria.

This role is based in Kundl, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

The Analytical Science and Technology (AS&T) Expert is responsible for coordinating and managing analytical activities across products, including both customer-related projects and innovative Novartis initiatives, and for providing scientific analytical expertise and support.

Job Description

Major Accountabilities

• Management and oversight of all analytical activities related within responsible projects.
• Coordination and management of analytical method transfers and stability studies.
• Presentation and discussion of analytical data in local and international project teams. Life-cycle management of analytical methods, including control of method performance, analytical method validation, pharmacopoeia and health authority compliance and definition of method improvements.
• Handling of deviations, investigation, OOS/OOE/OOT cases as well as changes and complaints.
• Person of contact for analytical questions from health authorities and analytical subject matter expert during audits and inspections.
• Cross-functional interface with Manufacturing Science & Technology team, analytical development, production, quality assurance and regulatory department.
• Implementation of GMP requirements. Compilation and Review of documents (analytical protocols and reports, annual performance quality reports, ongoing process verification reports, registration documents).
• Budgeting and cost control of external analytical activities.
• Management of reference substances and control samples.

Essential Requirements:

• University degree or FH with natural science/technical background (e.g. chemistry, pharmacy, biology) or equivalent education.
• Approx. 3 to 5 years in pharmaceutical industry and/or analytical laboratory in GMP environment. MS Office- and other standard IT applications.
• Fluent in English and German.

We offer a 2-year temporary contract for this role.

Rewards

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group

In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 66,918.00/year (on a full time basis). We also offer a potential market oriented excess payment in line with your experience and qualifications.

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.

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.

Skills Desired

Collaboration, Communication, Data Integrity, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Health Safety Regulations, Intelligent Risk Taking, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Managing Ambiguity, Operational Excellence, Organizational Savvy, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Compliance, Quality Control (QC), Quality Inspections, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Regulatory Compliance, Statistical Process Control (SPC)