Senior Scientist (Clinical Bio-analytics Operations) (m/f/d)

at  Sandoz

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.
Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!

Essential Requirements:

• Science degree with PhD or Master of Science with 3 years of relevant experience or Bachelor of Science or equivalent technical education with 6 years relevant experience in industry or equivalent
• Basic skills in local site-language, as required for the position
• Experience in GxP LC-MS/MS technology, hands-on experience in setting up and maintaining respective instrumentation preferred
• Awareness for safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials and equipment.
• Broad theoretical and scientific knowledge in the analytical chemistry, immunology, biotechnology and/or related fields Proficient with laboratory and/or technical tools.
• Good knowledge of software and computer tools.
• Good documentation skills
• Presentation skills
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Advanced scientific/technical writing skill

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Support set-up of LC-MS/MS technology and capability build for quantitative analysis of complex bio-therapeutics as subject matter experts and specialist in the laboratory and contribute to the required documentation
• Contribute to development and validation of LC-MS/MS methods according to applicable guidelines (i.e. ICH M10), conduct the required experiments
• Independently design, plan, organize, perform and document scientific experiments/ activities in the context of global clinical trials under minimal supervision; multitask activities at a time; understand regulatory requirements
• Own and utilize complex tools/equipment or specialized facilities as an expert; schedule and perform maintenance and qualification of instruments/equipment
• Actively maintain laboratory inventory (e.g. chemicals, standards, consumables) within own area of responsibility
• Work according to appropriate standards as defined in Quality Manual, SOPs, ethical, health, safety, environment (HSE), and information security (ISEC) guidelines; lead initiatives/projects to proactively ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• Provide documentation of raw data, evaluate and interpret results, draw relevant conclusions independently and design next experiments; coordinate project-related scientific/technical activities. Review and verify raw data generated by others, check test/experiments performed by others
• Write documents, e.g. scientific plans and reports or lab procedures based on templates or SOPs under minimal supervision
• Provide scientific and technical guidance; perform information and literature searches; actively foster knowledge exchange. Train and coach team members, temporary employees or employees under training; present scientific/technical results internally and contribute to publications and presentations
• Lead/coordinate assigned functional sub-teams; participate in function-specific teams and fulfill assigned project tasks and responsibilities under minimal supervision
• Collaborate within own and with other groups. Proactively identify conflict situations and contribute with empathy to solutions

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

Essential Requirements:

• Science degree with PhD or Master of Science with 3 years of relevant experience or Bachelor of Science or equivalent technical education with 6 years relevant experience in industry or equivalent
• Basic skills in local site-language, as required for the position
• Experience in GxP LC-MS/MS technology, hands-on experience in setting up and maintaining respective instrumentation preferred
• Awareness for safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials and equipment.
• Broad theoretical and scientific knowledge in the analytical chemistry, immunology, biotechnology and/or related fields Proficient with laboratory and/or technical tools.
• Good knowledge of software and computer tools.
• Good documentation skills
• Presentation skills
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Advanced scientific/technical writing skills