Technology and Science Lead - Drug Product Development
Technology and Science Lead - Drug Product Development
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Job Description Summary
As part of the Drug Product Development Scientific Office you will provide strategic and scientific guidance on integrating new Biologics drug product-related technologies (such as new delivery technologies new formulation approaches and new development approaches e.g. modeling approaches) into CMC projects in collaboration with key stakeholders. You will also support CMC teams in compiling dossiers drive engagement with industry consortia and health authorities to enable new technologies addition you will propose and lead elaborating scientific solutions to development challenges.Job Description
Provide strategic and scientific guidance on integrating new Biologics drug product-related technologies (such as new delivery technologies new formulation approaches and new development approaches e.g. modeling approaches) into CMC projects in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Promote a comprehensive approach to drug product development that focuses on the needs of patients and payers while integrating new technologies (pharmaceutical / in-silico) in line with Health Authorities expectations.
Engage in industry consortia to shape regulatory environment and influence Health Authorities.
Liaise with key stakeholders including Biomedical Research Global Program Teams Devices and Primary Packaging Regulatory CMC Quality and Commercial Manufacturing sites to encourage them to integrate new technologies into our Biologics product while ensuring their needs for a patient-centric product are met.
Support / drive interactions with health authorities through participation on briefing packages
Proactively identify lead/propose solution-oriented plans to resolve scientific drug product development challenges/barriers.
Lead innovation programs as needed
Minimum requirements
10 years experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
Experience in Biologics development and specifically DP process development understanding of drug product manufacturing process operations such as mixing sterile filtration and aseptic fill/finish.
Experience in DP manufacturing of sterile dosage forms including frozen liquid and lyophilized formulations in vials and pre-filled syringes and other presentations
Experience in writing regulatory modules including INDs and BLAs
Relevant experience of developing and implementing strategies of patient-centered science related work
Deep understanding of regulatory guidance from the FDA and EMA for development of biologic drug products knowledge of USP and Ph. Eur. as it relates to biologics development
Learning agility towards new delivery DP process and other innovative technologies
Experience of cross-functional collaboration and leading within a matrix organisation
Outstanding influencing skills leading without authority excellent presentation and communication skills towards different internal and external stakeholders (senior management health authorities) outstanding ability to deal with ambiguity combined with demonstrating strong business acumen
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.
Accessibility and accommodation
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Skills Desired
Drug Product Development Process Development (PD) R&DEmployment Type
Full-Time
