Job Description

About the role

2023 will potentially see Sandoz become a standalone organization! Already a global market leader in Generics and Biosimilar medicine, this is an exciting, once-in-a-career opportunity to set our own path forward as an independent, passionate organization, and as the founders of a new Sandoz, this is a time of immense opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally!

Together we will shape the future of Sandoz\xe2\x80\xa6 are you ready to make a difference?
Job Purpose:
Design, plan, perform, document and interpret scientific/developmental experiments and GMP testing or pilot plant processes for the preparation and timely delivery of drug substances (DS), drug products (DP), processes or procedures; maintain and qualify equipment/infrastructure and manage operational aspects in lab or plant as as-signed.

Your Key Responsibilities:
ndependently design, plan, organize, perform and document scientific experiments/GMP testing/plant activities under minimal supervision; multitask activities at a time; understand and meet customer needs
- own and utilize complex tools/equipment or specialized facilities as an expert; schedule and perform maintenance and qualification of instruments/equipment
- Proactively identify conflict situations and contribute with empathy to solutions
- Raw data review shall be performed
2. Work according to appropriate standards as defined in Quality Manual, SOPs, ethical, health, safety, environment (HSE), and information security (ISEC) guidelines; lead initiatives to ensure proactive compliance and continuous improvement.
3. Provide documentation of raw data, evaluate and interpret results, draw relevant conclusions independently and design next experiments; supervise project related scientific/technical activities. Review and verify raw data generated by others
4. Write protocols, scientific reports, lab procedures or SOPs; write scientific documents intended for external partners (e.g., other line units, authorities, external companies) or for generation of registration documents under minimal supervision.
5. Communicate, address and solve problems (e.g. deviations and unexpected results from experiments) within own and broader area of responsibility; communicate effectively across organizational interfaces; lead the transfer of know-how or procedures to other departments or external contractors, including troubleshooting and on-site training.
6. For technical development units: Develop new methods/processes or optimize existing methods/processes (lab or plant); contribute to development and implementation of new technologies.
For GMP units: ensure compliance to cGMP
7. For technology-focused role: Provide scientific and technical guidance; perform information and literature searches; actively foster knowledge exchange. Train and coach team members, temporary employees or employees under training; present scientific/technical results internally and contribute to publications, presentations and patents
8. For project-focused role: Lead/coordinate assigned functional sub-teams; participate in function-specific teams and fulfill assigned project tasks and responsibilities under minimal supervision.

Role Requirements

-Technical expert studies with PhD
or
Master of Science with 10 years of relevant experience

-Fluent in English (oral and written). Basic skills in local site-language, as required for the position.
-Awareness for safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials and equipment. Broad theoretical and scientific knowledge in the relevant area (e.g. manufacturing, analytical, pharmaceutical)
-Proficient with laboratory and/or technical tools.
-Good knowledge of software and computer tools. Good documentation skills. Good knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
-Presentation skills .Advanced scientific/technical writing skills

500 million patients were touched by Sandoz generic and biosimilar medicines in 2021 and while we\'re proud of this, we know there is more we could do to continue to help pioneer access to medicines for people around the world.

How will we do this? 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 achieve here at Sandoz!

Functional Area

Research & Development

Division

SANDOZ

Business Unit

Sandoz Global Development

Employment Type

Regular

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.

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No

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