Analytical Expert in Science & Technology (Small Molecules & Radioligand Therapy)

About the role

A temporary contractor position (18 months, 100% onsite, starting 4 January 2027) to support Analytical Research & Development (ARD) within Novartis' Global Technical R&D department. The role sits in the Small Molecules GMP Analytics Team, focused on small molecules and radioligand therapy, and is offered through Magnit Global, which becomes the employer.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, run, interpret and report scientific experiments to deliver drug substances and drug products for clinical use and potential registration.
• Write and review analytical documents such as methods, specifications, validation and stability reports, and batch records, within a global CMC project team.
• Manage interactions with internal and external stakeholders, including outsourced CRO activities, and guide them scientifically and technically.
• Support or manage deviations, investigations and audits, and ensure no critical findings in the assigned scope.
• Identify GMP challenges, propose solutions and communicate key issues to management and the project team.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for portfolio projects, attend analytical sub-team meetings and document experiments in systems such as GLIMS eLN.
• Ensure good documentation practice (GDP) and good laboratory practice (GLP), meet KQIs and KPIs, and follow SOPs, GMP, HSE and Novartis guidelines.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a life science (analytical or organic chemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical development) or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of related experience in a GMP environment.
• Fluent English, oral and written; German is a plus.
• Ability to work and collaborate in an international environment.

Required skills

• Broad scientific knowledge of chemistry, pharmaceutical or analytical sciences.
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory and technical tools such as HPLC, dissolution testing, Chromeleon and quality management systems.
• Scientific and technical writing skills.