Key responsibilities:

• Lead the respective Upstream Process (USP) pilot plant (LVA) team and develop an organizational culture in line with Novartis Values and Behaviors
• Manage assigned resources to ensure implementation of innovation and continuous improvement in upstream processing in line with performance and budget targets
• Provide front line USP support to manufacturing (microbial and cell culture processing), working with the operative teams, focusing on upstream manufacturing technologies, upstream process transfers and continuous process improvement
• Coordinate experimental setup and execution, act as subject matter expert and liaise with internal and external partners

Essential Requirements :

• Education: Master’s degree in life science or bio-engineering
• Language: English and German fluent
• Experience: 5+ years in biotech industry, preferably in microbial fermentation processing and/or USP development
• High learning agility, proactive mindset paired with hands-on and execution attitude with ability to drive change and make things happen
• Excellent People Leadership skills

You’ll receive:
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 € 78.383,90 / 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.
We are open for part-time and job-sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive working environment and diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities:
If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to disabilities.austria@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

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

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