Isotope Project Lead (Associate Director S&T) at Novartis

Ivrea, Piedmont, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radioisotope production, Purification processes, Project leadership, Subject matter expertise, GMP, Validation, Regulatory affairs, Data handling, Applied statistics, Risk assessment, Risk management, Chemical engineering, Pharmaceutical technology, Radiochemistry, Nuclear medicine, Life cycle management

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Summary Location: Ivrea, Italy #onsite Role Purpose: Act as Isotope Project Lead (IPL) by providing the specialist knowledge and expertise as Subject Matter Expert (SME) of radioisotope production and purification with particular focus on assessing, developing, and optimizing new technologies that support RLT products Life Cycle Management (LCM). Develop, optimize and transfer radioisotopes production and purification/separation processes. This is done in close collaboration with the relevant development centers, and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). Job Description Major accountabilities: Manage inter functional project plan and budget using the Project Planning tool or System Identify issues and potential bottlenecks within projects and proposes options Contribute to the Radioisotope TRD-related activities. Ensure constant technological survey on the field of radioisotopes production. Apply scientific/technical expertise to identify new programs of interest for the company and support their development from early evaluation up late phase supply. Participate to development programs and activities around isotopes in adherence with global Isotope strategy and objectives within agreed timelines and budget, timely report key advancements and challenges. Identify strategic external partners for the activation of research collaboration agreement to develop new production technologies/ access to innovative isotopes. Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements. Represents area as core member in the Global Project Teams for defining global scientific strategy for development up to submission and approval in major markets of assigned product(s). Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt Minimum Requirements: BSc. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent scientific degree. Desirable MSc., PhD or equivalent experience. Desirable degree in Radiochemistry and strong scientific knowledge in nuclear medicine Successfully demonstrated several years (minimum of 5 years) of directly related experience in a scientific area or Ph.D. or equivalent Proven Project Leadership in all project phases Proven process understanding (Pharma, GMP, Validation and Regulatory aspects). Sound experience of data handling and applied statistics is a must. Strong understanding of risk assessment and risk management fundamentals/tools Quality-oriented with attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills Defining and implementing productivity improvement measures. Italian language needed as a site language 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. Skills Desired Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives. Novartis is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader’s names or recruiter’s names to defraud job seekers. Novartis does not make job offers without interview and never asks candidates for money. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond, send money or personal information. In the context of China Cross-Border Data Transfer (CBDT) policy, if you need to apply for a position in China, please go to the local Recruiting System TaleNov .

Responsibilities

The Isotope Project Lead will manage radioisotope production and purification projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and global scientific strategies. They will also identify new programs and strategic external partners to support the development and supply of innovative isotopes.