About this role
Expert Science and Technology - Gene Therapy Analytical Development - Chemistry
What You Will Be Doing
- Independently design, execute, analyze, and report analytical studies supporting gene therapy development programs.
- Develop, optimize, qualify, and transfer analytical methods for product characterization, process development, and stability assessment.
- Apply scientific expertise to troubleshoot analytical challenges and provide data-driven solutions.
- Perform characterization studies using chromatography (LC), capillary electrophoresis (CE), and biophysical analytical techniques.
- Contribute analytical expertise to cross-functional project teams and effectively communicate scientific findings and recommendations.
- Author and review technical reports, qualification documents, SOPs, and regulatory-supporting documentation.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement of analytical capabilities.
- Mentor junior scientists and foster a collaborative, innovative, and quality-focused work environment.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, data integrity requirements, and Novartis quality standards.
What You Will Bring to the Role
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline with 3+ years of relevant industry experience; OR MS with 4+ years; OR BS with 5+ years.
- Strong scientific foundation in analytical chemistry, protein chemistry, nucleic acid chemistry, or related disciplines.
- Experience with analytical characterization of biologics, viral vectors, or gene therapy products.
- Hands-on experience with one or more analytical platforms such as HPLC/UPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, SEC-MALS, AUC, mass spectrometry, or particle characterization techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to independently design studies, analyze complex datasets, and solve technical challenges.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience with analytical method qualification, transfer, validation, and GMP documentation is preferred.
- Experience supporting AAV and/or lentiviral vector development programs is preferred.
The salary for this position is expected to range between $103,600 and $192,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
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?
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EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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.
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
Development
Location
USA
State
New Jersey
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
Job ID
REQ-10086025
Expert Science and Technology - Gene Therapy Analytical Development - Chemistry