Senior Expert Downstream Process Development - Functional Lead

Biopharma Careers; Osterreich; Presencial; PEN 261.000 - 459.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working options

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Descripción de la vacante

Novartis is seeking an experienced Senior Expert and Functional Lead in Downstream Process Development in Austria. You will lead DSP strategies, shape purification platforms and guide technology transfers across a global portfolio.

You will influence process development through automation, digital tools, and AI-enabled workflows, mentor teams, and present findings to senior leadership. This is a high-impact, collaborative role across Development and Manufacturing.

Formación

• Degree in biotechnology/engineering or related field.
• Significant industry experience in downstream development.
• Deep expertise in chromatography, filtration and purification.

Responsabilidades

• Lead downstream development strategies for late-stage biologics from development to submission.
• Shape purification platforms and drive innovative approaches for chromatography and filtration.
• Act as Functional Lead for DSP activities across portfolio projects.
• Guide process characterization strategies and support regulatory submissions.
• Drive technology transfers to manufacturing sites and external partners.
• Influence DSP capabilities through automation, modeling, digitalization and AI-enabled workflows.
• Lead troubleshooting, mentor colleagues and present to senior leadership.

Conocimientos

Downstream process development

Chromatography

Filtration

Protein purification

Process characterization

Technology transfers

Automation & AI-enabled workflows

Modeling

Python/R/SQL

Educación

Biotechnology / Biochemical Engineering / Chemical Engineering

CMC regulatory knowledge

Herramientas

JMP

Python

R

SQL

Descripción del empleo

Location: Schaftenau, Austria #onsite

Role Purpose

At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine by transforming breakthrough science into life-changing therapies for patients worldwide. Our Downstream Process Development organization plays a critical role in advancing innovative biologics from late-stage development through global registration, commercial launch, and manufacturing transfer. As we prepare multiple high-impact submissions and launches across a diverse biologics portfolio, we are looking for an experienced Downstream Process Development expert to help define the future of DSP development. This is more than a laboratory role. It is an opportunity to influence development strategies, lead complex programs, drive digital innovation, and help shape how next-generation biologics are developed and transferred into manufacturing.

As Senior Expert and Functional Lead, you will provide scientific leadership across key biologics programs and act as a trusted DSP subject matter expert within multidisciplinary development teams. You will:

• Lead downstream development strategies for late-stage biologics programs from process development through submission and commercialization
• Shape purification platforms and drive innovative approaches for chromatography, filtration and process intensification
• Act as Functional Lead for DSP activities across multiple portfolio projects
• Guide process characterization strategies and support global regulatory submissions
• Drive technology transfers to manufacturing sites and external partners worldwide
• Influence future DSP capabilities through automation, modeling, digitalization and AI-enabled development workflows
• Lead troubleshooting and complex scientific investigations
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to a culture of scientific excellence
• Present your work to senior leadership and contribute to publications, patents and external scientific conferences

Why this role is unique

• High-impact science
• Work on innovative biologics programs that directly support major clinical and commercial milestones
• Scientific influence
• Shape development strategies and key technical decisions across a global portfolio
• Advanced technology environment
• Help integrate modeling, automation, data science and AI into downstream process development
• End-to-end development
• From laboratory development and pilot scale studies to global technology transfers and commercial manufacturing
• Exceptional visibility
• Collaborate with experts across Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Analytical Development and global manufacturing sites

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology or related discipline
• Significant industry experience in downstream process development
• Deep expertise in chromatography, filtration and protein purification technologies
• Strong understanding of CMC development and regulatory expectations
• Experience supporting process characterization, filings or technology transfers
• Ability to translate complex scientific data into development decisions
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in matrix organizations
• Experience with statistical and data-driven approaches (e.g., JMP)
• Knowledge of Python, R, SQL, modeling or digital tools is an advantage

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: €66,918 to €117,800 The base 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. 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 minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities: If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.