Technical Steward

About the role

Location: Kundl, Austria #LI-Hybrid

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

About the Role:
More than 40 years! This is our expertise in Biotech production and a growing product portfolio including proteins, as well as new future key technologies such as pDNA and mRNA manufacturing. Join the Manufacturing Science and Technology team in Drug Substance Kundl as Technical Steward and participate at the frontline in pioneering the future of our Biologics and bringing highly innovative, high-quality pharmaceuticals to the patients.

This role will work directly with the Manufacturing, Science & Technology team, and reports to the Head Manufacturing Science &Technology.

Key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Own the knowledge of site-specific pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies, including pilot scale and scale up or down
• Coordinate the maintenance and improvement of established processes and standards as well as the implementation of new innovative manufacturing technologies
• Participate in the definition and selection of biopharmaceutical equipment
• Benchmark new technologies and equipment relevant for the site
• Harmonize and optimize technical processes across the site
• Support Product Stewards / Process Experts in trouble shooting / root cause investigations
• Act as the SPOC and interface for the global MS&T network and technical development organization, to align on corresponding global activities and to define and implement new technical standards for existing and new innovative technologies and equipment

Role Requirements

Essential Requirements:

• University degree (BSc) in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, or equivalent experience. Desirable MSc in the above or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 - 6-year relevant experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Manufacturing Science and Technology / Technical Development / Quality
• Proven process understanding of standard up- and downstream technologies (microbial and mammalian cell culture)
• Detailed experience in computerized systems, data management, process control and fundamental understanding of applied statistics (MS-office, PI, Minitab, JMP)
• Understanding and oversight of relevant regulatory requirements, e.g. GMPs, ICH Q guidelines.
• Fluent in English and proficient in German
• Ability to act in a sophisticated and rapidly changing business environment

You’ll receive:

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Why Novartis?

236 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2022, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development options as well as worldwide career opportunities 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 € 60.212,18/year (on a full time basis). In most cases, the actual salary will be higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies. We are open for part-time and job sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Our recruitment decisions are based on selecting the best person for the job, regardless of gender, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability.

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 auf sjobs.brassring.com ansehen 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.

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.