ESO SM AS&T Manager

About the role

Analytical Science & Technology Manager (AS&T)– External Supply Operations SM (d/f/m), Kundl, Austria

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!

Your key responsibilities:

Responsibility for execution and maintenance of quality system for External Supplier Operations (ESO) Analytical Science & Technology (AS&T), including tools and processes. Support function for the QAM (Quality Assurance Manager) for solving analytical and stability questions for assigned suppliers in the scope of ESO organization in accordance with regulation, internal guidelines, GMP and business goals.

Please note that this is a temporary position with a fixed term of 2 years.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Lead, implement and reports to global AS&T the requirements/programs in the assigned ESO QA Network and act as project lead in cross functional ESO AS&T project teams
- Supports defining and implements business processes and SOPs/GOPS necessary to maintain a robust AS&T Quality System within External Supply
- Support Implementation of Guidelines at the assigned external partners and suppliers as well as the accountable QAM to define and maintain the ESO Stability Program at CMOs
- Lead programs and initiatives to implement changes and to remediate where required
- Support to interpret stability data, analyses trends, and provides scientifically sound conclusions for product shelf life assessments, storage conditions, packaging and transport categories
- Further support External Suppliers Qualification process, Tech Transfer assessments for analytical method transfers and analytical trouble shooting as needed
- Asses analytical Change Control records for acceptability and define studies needed to support the changes.
- Support QAM to guarantee suspect analytical results investigations are managed in agreement with Novartis standards and the right CAPA is implemented and ensures Testing Monographs are state-of-the-art
- Further support site readiness for Health Authority inspections & participate in audits on request and escalate any issues or instances of instability per the Novartis escalation policy

Role Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:
Essential Requirements:
- Higher university degree (e.g. Ph.D.) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or another related science
- Min 8 years experiences in QC, method development, validation or stability testing
- Quality Experience with Sterile manufacturing.
- Thorough knowledge of cGMP requirements.
- Thorough knowledge of cGMP, ICH guidelines, regulatory requirements & risk management.
- Good leadership skills and experiences in leading project teams
- Strong track record in project management
- Fluent in speaking / writing in English.
- German language is required.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

Imagine what you could do here at Sandoz!

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

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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.