Expert Science & Technology, Downstream Process Development

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Internal Job Title : Expert Science & Technology

Location : Durham, NC

The Expert Science & Technology (Downstream) is responsible for the gene therapy downstream process development for designing and executing downstream process development activities, as well as performing downstream process operations at both small scale and large scale to support pipeline research and pre-clinical studies.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

• Advances complex downstream process development efforts
• Independently designs and executes gene therapy downstream process development studies
• Performs experiments at both large-scale and small-scale to support pre-clinical, clinical and commercial programs. Ensures these experiments are done in a timely fashion with high quality
• Stays current with the latest scientific and engineering developments in the field
• Leverages strong understanding of biologics downstream process to evaluate and introduces new technologies and innovative ideas related to downstream process development
• Analyzes and interprets experimental data from process studies with strong statistical mindset. Makes decisions based on statistically sound conclusions
• Presents study results internally and externally in a cross-functional setting.
• Independently authors technical reports of studies of process development activities and laboratory experiments, such as development report, study report, investigational summary report, etc.
• Collaborates with cross-functional groups to advance pipeline programs. Provides support for regulatory filings and author sections in IND filings

Essential Requirements :

Desirable Requirements :

The salary for this position is expected to range between $93,800 and $174,200 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.

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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 and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$93,800.00 - $174,200.00

Skills Desired

Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Waterfall Model