Senior Expert Science & Technology
Novartis
5 - 10 years
Hyderabad
Posted: 11/06/2025
Job Description
Summary
About the Role
Major Accountabilities:
•Design, plan and perform scientific experiments for projects at different clinical phases of drug substance and drug product with minimal guidance.
Monitors degradation pathways and shelf-life of products.
Well versed with regulatory guidelines, scientific literature, technology transfer and interpretation of the results to draw conclusions in reports.
•Adhere to Quality metrics, Compliance and Good Documentation Practices following ALCOA+ principles, GLP, OQM, HSE, ISEC and Novartis guidelines.
•Should be a Team player by adding value in collaborating with other teams to support project deliverables within agreed timelines, mentoring new joiners, active participation in project meetings / networks / meetings and contributing to Team goals while meeting individual objectives.
•Responsible for Qualification of instruments / equipment’s (URS to Report) and periodic calibrations as per applicable site procedures.
Responsible for implementation and maintenance of lean/efficient/environmentally sustainable practices in the laboratory
•Ability to perform investigations, guide team members, communicate proactively and clearly to global stakeholders.
Cross-functional collaboration
What you bring to the role:
•Broad scientific or technical knowledge in a specific area.
•Adequate understanding of development processes in own function.
•Advanced knowledge of laboratory and/or technical tools.
•Good knowledge of software and computer tools.
•Proficient in literature searches
Good understanding about Regulatory Guidelines
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking
Knowledge on ICH guidelines (Q2(R1)), QbD principles etc
Minimum requirements:
•Minimum: M. Pharm./M.Sc. Good knowledge of English (oral and written).
•PhD on technical subject with 4+yrs of relevant experience. or Master of Science with 12+ years of relevant experience in testing of Solid oral dosage forms.
•Good presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills.
•Good communication skills
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
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About Company
Novartis is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. It specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative pharmaceuticals. Formed in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, Novartis focuses on areas such as oncology, neuroscience, immunology, cardiovascular diseases, and gene therapies.With a strong commitment to scientific innovation, Novartis invests heavily in R&D and collaborates with biotech companies and academic institutions worldwide. The company operates in over 140 countries and serves millions of patients globally. Novartis is also known for its efforts in access to medicine, using programs like Novartis Access and Novartis Foundation to support underserved populations.
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