Associate Director - Team Lead Radiochemistry

Overview

Location : Ivrea Italy

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We are looking for experience in project leadership in the field of Radiochemistry and related technologies with an emphasis on isotope separation technologies. Our Unit is driving successful execution of a wide range of isotope-related projects. This starts with early strategic and operational discussions on isotope production technologies on target preparation and on nuclide identification to assembly of internal teams and execution of desired strategy.

You will be reporting directly to the Head of the Global Isotope Development Unit and you will be leading a Radiochemical Development Team consisting of experts in radiochemical development project teams by optimally setting up people assets equipment to best serve project needs according to priority and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and solutions.

Major accountabilities

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams spanning multiple NVS global sites develop efficient radio-chemical separation techniques
• Co-lead projects with project lead; formulate and execute on project strategy manage interfaces with project leads including timelines priority board presentations.
• Build and lead internal Radiochemical team of experimental scientists and project leads. Seek technical and operational input from key stakeholders to build the project execution plan.
• Lead internal project meetings. Collect and interprets data to advance project adapts strategy and addresses the right scientific questions. Ensure team discussions and decisions are summarized in minutes. Ensure that key milestones and go / no go criteria are data driven and clearly defined. Own quality of project information and make sure project information is accurate and included in the system(s) in a timely matter.
• Guide projects with respect to radiochemical approaches and technologies and leads corresponding efforts. Lead developability assessment manufacturing line development and early process development. Track and oversee projects by maintaining an overview of the project goals activities and commitments and timelines of project teams in line with strategic priorities. Manage and optimize project plans and resource assignments with the aim to manage / mitigate risks.
• Align with RLT LT project strategy and resourcing. Regular project / portfolio updates to IDU LT.
• Manage and communicate project status issues and options for resolution to ensure optimal and timely information flow to all stakeholders (NTO and TRD).
• Contribute to vendor / CRO evaluations coordination of outsourcing requests budget monitoring and communication evaluation of external collaborations and due diligence.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD with a strong background in Radiochemistry and radio-isotope production technologies
• 5 years of relevant radio / pharma experience including focus on radiochemistry and isotope separation processes
• Previous track record of success in leadership position working with international and multidisciplinary development teams.
• Ambitious yet highly collaborative and fully committed to teams and project success.
• Result- and quality oriented. Able to deal with conflicting interests and willing to make compromises to ensure project progress.
• Excellent project management skills organizational and team management skills interpersonal communication strong verbal and written communication.
• Creativity with demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills ability to pay attention to detail but also see a bigger picture.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change eager and fast learner willing to adopt new tools and processes.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced dynamic environment and effectively process multiple avenues of communication and requests in parallel
• Languages: English, Italian

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion : Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve

Skills and Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1