Summary
Internal Posting Title: Senior Expert Science & Technology
Position is onsite in East Hanover, NJ
LI #onsite
Bench to bedside! This exciting role serves as a Senior Expert Science & Technology to develop, optimize, and implement novel analytical methodologies for our CAR-T cell therapy products. The successful candidate will work with a talented and experienced team in our Technical Research and Development organization at East Hanover, New Jersey. The successful candidate will own and drive technical and development projects designed to test and characterize cell therapy products through an assortment of analytical methods. This role will also contribute to cross-functional activities including supporting process development, process characterization, product characterization, and method implementation in Quality Control Units. This position requires strong scientific leadership skills and a deep understanding of method suitability for Quality Control implementation. This individual will uphold Novartis Values & Beliefs and Code of Ethics to successfully support our bold mission of delivering effective CAR-T cell products for patients in need.
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About the Role
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Independently design and develop complex cellular characterization and potency assays for cell therapy products.
• Lead, own, and drive method qualification, optimization, transfer, and implementation activities, along with the relevant project-specific sub-teams
• Actively keeps a breast with the latest advances in next-generation analytical technologies for cell therapies.
• Record and maintain meticulous records in electronic laboratory notebook in compliance with GLP/GMP standards
• Continually identify areas for improvement with tangible solutions and implementation approaches
• Knowledge of appropriate GMP/GLP quality systems
• Support tracking and trending systems, and programs, which assist in the testing, evaluation and monitoring of quality and efficiency
• Author and review technical and regulatory documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, consistency and clarity
Requirements:
• BS, MS or Ph.D in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology or other related science.
• 8+ (BS), 5+ (MS) or 3+ (Ph.D) years of industry experiences in assay development in cell and gene therapy field.
• Understanding of the scientific principles underpinning of cellular based analytical methods including ELISA, MSD, and Cell-based assays
• Expertise with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture, Human T-cell culture experience is required
• Ability to present complex data and communicate clearly with a variety of cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with expertise in problem solving and solid decision-making abilities
• Established ability to work in a regulated environment
• Good presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills
Desired Requirement:
• Experience writing laboratory SOPs and technical instructions is preferred
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 $124,000-$186,000; 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
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Division
Development
Business Unit
Innovative Medicines
Location
USA
Site
East Hanover
Company / Legal Entity
U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No