Job Description Summary
About the role: The Associate Technical Project Leader will, jointly with the CMC team, lead and manage all technical development activities for assigned projects ranging from small molecules to large molecules within Technical Research & Development (TRD); represent TRD as core member in global project teams to define the global CMC strategy for the development, submission, approval and life cycle management of a product(s); lead CMC teams with strong strategic focus, quality & environmental awareness, management capabilities, scientific and technical expertise.
Job Description
Accountabilities include:
* Lead the establishment of a scientifically & regulatory sound and business driven CMC project strategy including risk assessments and contingency planning, in line with overall global development project strategy and together with assigned CMC team.
* Ensure alignment with departments and functions inside and outside of TRD as well as 3rd parties as appropriate. Drive endorsement of CMC project strategy by respective Novartis boards.
* Proactively communicate overall project strategy, key risks, issues and any other critical topics in a timely manner to the appropriate management level, customer and stakeholders.
* Ensure that issues are resolved in a timely fashion and not unnecessarily escalated.
* Understand and proactively manage the cross-functional aspects of assigned project(s) among departments within and outside TRD (e.g. Regulatory, Safety, Clinical, Production, Research).
* Lead the CMC subteam(s) in a complex international matrix organization in line with the culture, values and behaviors of Novartis.
* Build strong team spirit and promote knowledge exchange within and between teams. Align project objectives and priorities with team(s) members.
Role Requirements
Minimum requirements:
* Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, pharmacy or related science.
* Language: Excellent English required (oral & written).
* Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the field of technical development; minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership position.
* Demonstrated minimum of 3 years project management excellence in technical development department (e.g. several years in leading a technical R&D discipline in a CMC team) or equivalent experience.
* Proven track record in successfully leading interdisciplinary teams, e.g. scientists working on technical or methodological projects (incl. budget control), in Technical R&D or equivalent experience.
* Proven ability to work proactively and think strategically, including assessment of business impact of technical decisions.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with success in building trustful relationships and influencing others in cross-functional areas including stakeholder management.
* Excellent knowledge of the Pharma Drug Discovery & Development process.
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?
Benefits and 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.
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 Desired: Budget Management, Coaching Skills, Data Science, Experiments Design, Laboratory, Problem Solving Skills, Process Simulation, R&D, Waterfall Project Management.
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