### **Summary**
Design, plan, perform, interpret and report results of scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug substances (DS), drug products (DP), processes and procedures within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project Leader. Execute the functional strategy and drive operational excellence in line with TRD vision and strategy. Ensure full portfolio support in line with GDD, TO and BR plans.
### **About the Role**
- Independently plan, organize, perform and document scientific experiments /GMP testing /manufacturing plant activities under minimal supervision; handle several activities at a time \-Take over responsibility for and utilize special tools /equipment or specialized facilities as an expert; schedule and perform maintenance and qualification of instruments / equipment \-Proactively identify conflict situations and contribute to solutions \-Work according to appropriate standards for quality, ethics, health, safety, environment protection, and information security; lead initiatives to ensure continuous improvement \-Documentation of raw data, evaluate and interpret results; propose and actively support the design of next experiments.
- Review and verify raw data generated by others; approval of tests / experiments performed by others \-Write protocols, scientific reports or lab procedures based on templates or SOPs under minimal supervision \-For technical development units: Develop new methods or optimize existing methods/processes (lab or plant); contribute to development and implementation of new technologies \-For GMP units: ensure compliance to cGMP \-For technology\-focused roles: Perform information and literature searches under minimal guidance. Actively foster knowledge exchange.
- Train and coach associate scientists, technicians, temporary employees and employees under training / education \-For project\-focused role: Participate in function\-specific sub teams and fulfill assigned project tasks and responsibilities under supervision \-Uses professional concepts and company's policies and procedures to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways.
- Establish innovative solutions for verification and control of critical quality attributes, critical material attributes or critical process parameter in cooperation with other colleagues.
- Establish control procedures and specifications and review test procedures.
- Generate scientific documents to hand over to internal and / or external partners (e.g., MST, TechOps, authorities, external companies) and support generation of international registration documents under minimal supervision.
- If assigned this task, maintenance of infrastructure / equipment and required investments ( e.g. system ownership) \-Generate lab procedures or SOP’s, generate protocols and reports \-Lead technical meetings during product development at the local level as well as on the level of global network \-Report and present scientific /technical results internally and contribute to publications, presentations and patents.
- *Essential Requirements:**
- Deep expertise in Chromatography \& Separation Science, including method selection, optimization, and troubleshooting across analytical workflows.
- Strong experience in dissolution testing, with sound understanding of method development, validation, and interpretation for drug products.
- Proven capability in analytical method development for drug products, particularly solid oral dosage forms, ensuring robustness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
- M.Pharm./M.Sc. with up to 10 years of relevant experience, or Ph.D. with demonstrated experience in a related domain.
- *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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people\-and\-culture
- *Benefits and Rewards:** Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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Division
Development
Business Unit
Development
Location
India
Site
Hyderabad (Office)
Company / Legal Entity
IN10 (FCRS \= IN010\) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Alternative Location 1
Andhra Pradesh, India
Functional Area
Research \& Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
### **Accessibility and accommodation**
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