Key Responsibilities:

• With your strong expertise and creativity in analytical development, you are accountable for establishing future analytical control strategies and standards for oligonucleotide projects
• In our labs, your experimental designs will be executed and allow you to interpret and report data and results
• Further, you will coordinate and plan all cGMP related activities for starting materials and intermediates to ensure timely manufacture under GMP within Chemical & Analytical Development.
• As a core member of a cross functional team, you collaborate closely with our internal and external partners to ensure timely and quality delivery of new nucleotide drugs to our patients
• Further, you will provide relevant process documentation in support of filing of dossiers
• You will also actively participate in scientific exchange groups within Novartis and Academia, as well as maintain excellent collaborations with our customers.

Essential Requirements:

• PhD in analytical chemistry / pharmaceutical analysis with specialization in the field of oligonucleotide analytics.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical analysis, in the context of complex molecules or emerging modalities.
• Scientific curiosity coupled with recognized achievements in the development of new analytical methods using advanced separation technologies (e.g. UHPLC operated in various modes: RP, HILIC, IP, AEX, SEC, 2D), and related hyphenated detection technology including CAD and MS. 
• Strong experience in developing analytical methods using high‑resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS), including advanced data processing, interpretation, and evaluation supported by relevant software tools.
• Dedicated, thoughtful and flexible team working skills.
• Good knowledge of English (oral and written) is required, good command of German (spoken/ written) is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory and/or technical tools

Desirable Requirements:

• Several years relevant professional experience in field of analytical development
• Good knowledge of software and computer tools such as Office package and relevant analytical software suites (e.g. Chromeleon, Xcalibure, OpenLab 2, Genedata)

You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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