Associate Expert, Science & Technology, Downstream Process Development

Summary

Internal Job Title: Associate Expert, Science & Technology
Position is on-site in Durham, NC
#LI-Onsite
About the role:
Join us in reimagining Cell and Gene Therapies and advancing scientific breakthroughs for patients with unmet medical needs. We transform the lives of people by developing innovative and life-changing medicines
As a responsible member of the gene therapy downstream team, the Associate Expert (Downstream) will contribute to downstream process development activities, as well as performing downstream process operations at both small scale and large scale to support pipeline research and pre-clinical studies.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Independently executes gene therapy downstream process development experiments

• Performs experiments at both large-scale and small-scale to support pre-clinical, clinical and commercial programs. Ensures these experiments are done in a timely fashion with high quality

• Stays current with the latest scientific and engineering developments in the field

• Leverages strong understanding of biologics downstream process to help evaluate and introduce new technologies and innovative ideas related to downstream process development

• Analyzes and interprets experimental data from process studies with strong statistical mindset.

• Presents study results internally and externally in a cross-functional setting.

• Contributes to technical reports of studies of process development activities and laboratory experiments, such as development report, study report, investigational summary report, etc.

• Collaborates with cross-functional groups to advance pipeline programs. Provides support for regulatory filings and author sections in IND filings

Role Requirements:

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, biological sciences, pharmaceutical sciences or related technical field with 0-4 years relevant experience or Master's with 0-2 years of experience

• Experience with a variety of biopharmaceutical purification processes such as chromatographic separation, depth filtration, precipitation & flocculation, tangential flow filtration, adventitious viral clearance, ultracentrifugation, and impurity clearance

• Ability to analyze data to make date-driven decisions and further progress development strategies

• Innovative with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Good communication skills with project management experience in cross-functional setting

• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements and their indication in process development environment

• Knowledge of viral gene therapy and previous experience with AAV or LVV downstream process development is a plus

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining

to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $76,300-$114,500/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.

Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Division
Development

Business Unit
Innovative Medicines

Location
USA

State
North Carolina

Site
Durham

Company / Legal Entity
U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Functional Area
Research & Development

Job Type
Full time

Employment Type
Regular

Shift Work
No