AS&T Expert (m/w/d)

Summary
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Location: Schaftenau, Austria
Shape the future of medicines as an AS&T Expert! You'll be responsible for managing analytical aspects with focus on drug substance and drug product stewardship with focus on technical and analytical method transfer within responsible projects to ensure that the operational business is in compliance with cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices). In addition, you will ensure analytical Life Cycle Management for commercial products and drive quality across projects-making a real impact on patient safety and product excellence.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all analytical activities within assigned projects
• Manage lifecycle of analytical methods, ensuring compliance and performance improvements
• Execute timely method transfers and validations for new or transfer projects
• Set up and monitor stability studies to maintain product quality
• Act as primary contact for internal teams, external partners, and contract labs
• Provide scientific support for Quality Control, Production, and Regulatory submissions
• Serve as subject-matter expert during audits and health authority inspections

Essential Requirements

• PhD in a scientific or technical field (e.g., pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, pharmacy) or a Master's degree with substantial relevant experience
• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry or analytical laboratory within a GMP environment
• Strong knowledge of analytical methods and lifecycle management
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with external partners
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on quality and compliance
• Proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken

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
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. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is €64.023,54/year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.
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