Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid

Location: Schweizerhalle, Switzerland

This role is based in Schweizerhalle, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Are you scientifically curious, energized by challenging problems, and motivated to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? We are looking for an analytical science professional who combines technical excellence with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will help shape and drive current and future analytical control strategies for new chemical entities / emerging modalities, supporting successful late-phase development, launch, and lifecycle management.

Beyond expertise, we value individuals who bring enthusiasm, initiative, and a positive mindset. We welcome candidates who challenge conventional thinking constructively, embrace new technologies, influence others through leadership and collaboration, and help create an engaging, high-performing team culture.

Major Accountabilities:

• Serve as the analytical project lead for launch and lifecycle management projects, collaborating with multiple cross-functional partners.
• Manage analytical control strategies and product specifications, including the design, development, validation, transfer, implementation, and performance monitoring of analytical procedures and technologies.
• Inspire scientific excellence and innovation by identifying and implementing improved analytical, regulatory, and quality approaches.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and champion innovative solutions, including digitalization, automation, and AI-enabled ways of working.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Maintain effective planning, prioritization, and collaboration with laboratory analysts, manufacturing science and technology, production specialists, quality assurance, regulatory CMC, project leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Design and plan analytical studies, interpret complex data, and communicate conclusions to enable informed decision-making and timely delivery of project milestones.
• Support change control activities, regulatory submissions, health authority inspections, and audit readiness.
• Lead or support root cause investigations and implementation of sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to develop colleagues and strengthen organizational capability.
• Influence stakeholders across functions to align on priorities, overcome challenges, and deliver project objectives.
• Act as a role model for a positive, solution-oriented, and patient-focused mindset.

Obligatory Requirements:

• University degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry or API manufacturing.
• Experience working in analytical laboratories within a GMP environment, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Broad functional exposure across relevant departments or business areas.
• Strong communication skills across and within departments.
• Good English and German language skills, both spoken and written.

Benefits & Rewards:

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: CHF85,400.00 - CHF158,600.00. The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: Novartis Life Handbook

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

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

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired:

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Data Integrity
• Decision Making
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Laboratory Testing
• Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Organizational Savvy
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Quality Compliance
• Quality Control (QC)
• Quality Inspections
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Regulatory Compliance
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)