Expert Science and Technology

As a Scientist at Novartis Healthcare Private Limited in Hyderabad, India, you will be responsible for designing, planning, performing, interpreting, and reporting results of scientific experiments for the development and timely delivery of drug products (DP), processes, and procedures within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project Leader. Your key responsibilities will include: - Performing method feasibilities and validating robust analytical methodologies applied to innovative Oligonucleotides/peptide therapeutics. Strong experience in various chromatography techniques, especially liquid chromatography separation techniques such as RP, IEX, and HILIC, is essential. Experience in Mass Spectrometry applied to biological molecules would be an asset. - Planning, organizing, executing, and documenting scientific experiments according to agreed timelines and quality standards, including analytical method developments/validations/transfers/stability/release testing, and formulation development analytics. - Ensuring good documentation practices (GDP) and good laboratory practices (GLP) during the execution of laboratory activities. - Supporting in the evaluation and interpretation of results, including investigations on SST failures, OOX/Deviations/Change controls as needed. - Managing assigned laboratory-related activities such as chemical/reagents/consumables/samples/column/glassware management. - Implementing and maintaining lean/efficient/environmentally sustainable practices in the laboratory. - Proactively communicating key issues and critical topics to the manager and relevant project team members. - Meeting Key Quality Indicators (KQI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for all assigned activities. - Supporting internal and external audits and ensuring no critical findings within the assigned scope. - Actively contributing to team and organization goals by working according to appropriate SOPs, GMP, GLP, QM, HSE, ISRM & Novartis Guidelines. Qualifications Required: - PhD in analytical chemistry or equivalent with a minimum of 2-3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry in analytical development. Strong expertise in oligonucleotide analytics and liquid chromatography separation techniques is essential. - Experience in Mass Spectrometry and GMP is necessary. - Good scientific background, communication skills, and knowledge of software tools such as the Office package, LIMS, and chromatography data-evaluation software are required. - Understanding of quality principles driving drug development and general regulatory and quality expectations is essential. In addition to the technical responsibilities, Novartis Healthcare Private Limited is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities served. Joining Novartis means collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other to achieve breakthroughs that change patients" lives. If you are ready to create a brighter future together, consider joining our Novartis Network and explore suitable career opportunities when they arise.,