Senior Expert Science&Technology, Basel

Location: Basel, Switzerland (onsite) Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Expert Analytical Scientist with extensive experience in mass spectrometry to join our Analytical Research&Development (ARD) team. ARD is part of the Technical R&D Department within Development and plays a pivotal role in the characterization and analysis of Drug Substances and Drug Products throughout the transition from discovery to commercial production. Responsibilities

Design, execute, and plan scientific experiments, and report results in line with the ARD Oligonucleotides Analytics project. Ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of supplies and knowledge generation. Lead, manage, and support project and team activities, contribute to analytical strategy, and promote scientific and operational excellence within the TRD‑NCE goals.Act as the main contact for science and technical issues with internal stakeholders. Offer scientific guidance and mentorship to laboratory associates. Oversee technical analytical deviations and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). Assist with audits and health authority inspections, ensuring no major findings in the assigned areas.Follow SOPs, GMP, GLP, QM, HSE, ISRM, and Novartis Guidelines. Demonstrate excellent collaboration and encourage sharing of expertise. Major Accountabilities

Independently design, plan, execute, interpret, and report analytical activities for Oligonucleotides (DS and DP) utilizing cutting‑edge analytical sciences and technologies (e.g., method development, validation, transfer, stability, release testing, and formulation development analytics) in accordance with established timelines and quality standards.Actively participate in laboratory operations. Develop and apply mass spectrometry methods for oligonucleotides. Foster and share best practices, providing robust scientific and technical expertise within the analytical project sub‑team, among analytical scientists, and across the organization.Create analytical documents that align with global project strategies by phase. Assist in strategic planning, design, and execution. Participate in planning and implementation of laboratory experiments for designated projects, including activity scheduling, experiment monitoring, and data analysis.Minimum Requirements

PhD with a minimum of 3 years’ experience or a Master degree in analytical chemistry with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Proficiency in using hyphenated analytical separation and detection techniques including mass spectrometry. Excellent knowledge of general laboratory management and analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, UV‑spectrometry, titration).Proven experience in quality principles driving drug development such as GMP; understanding of general regulatory and quality expectations. Ability to perform in a highly dynamic environment. Key qualities include strong coordination, clear communication, teamwork, self‑motivation, and quick learning.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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