Drug Product Project Leader (m/f/d) – Associate Director Science & Technology

Novartis

Schaftenau, Austria
Base: €78,383.90pyear; bonus/equity: attractive in...
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Late-stage drug product development
Biologics product pipeline
Chemistry manufacturing controls (cmc) team
** Novartis is seeking a Drug Product Project Leader (Associate Director Science & Technology) in Schaftenau, Austria, to lead the late-stage development of biologics products. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in drug product formulation, process development, and team leadership, along with a strong educational background in pharmaceutical technology or related fields. **

Job Summary

  • Lead the technical development strategy for complex biologics, representing Drug Product Development in the global Chemistry Manufacturing Controls (CMC) team and ensuring delivery of agreed milestones.
  • Lead and coordinate the global drug product sub-team, fostering the growth of sub-team members through servant leadership and coaching.
  • In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Novartis is seeking a Drug Product Project Leader (Associate Director Science & Technology) in Schaftenau, Austria, to lead the late-stage development of biologics products. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in drug product formulation, process development, and team leadership, along with a strong educational background in pharmaceutical technology or related fields. **

Salary

Base: €78,383.90/year; Bonus/Equity: attractive incentive program; Benefits: modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • late-stage drug product development
  • biologics product pipeline
  • Chemistry Manufacturing Controls (CMC) team
  • drug product formulation and process development
  • technical transfers
  • process validation
  • regulatory submissions

Nice-to-have

  • scientific excellence
  • servant leadership and coaching
  • stakeholder engagement
  • digital transformation
  • AI-driven solutions
  • strong business acumen

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in pharmaceutical technology, biotechnology, chemical engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience
  • Proficient in quality principles, Quality by Design (QbD), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Experience in IND / BLA submissions
  • Excellent leadership and interdisciplinary skills
  • Excellent project management, communication / presentation, stakeholder management and scientific / technical writing skills
  • Fluency in English (oral and written)

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