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In pharmaceutical development we develop new medicines for patients and implement innovative pharmaceutical technologies to make a difference to patients around the world. To do this we are optimizing and strengthening our processes and ways of working. We are investing in new technologies data & digital and building specific therapeutic areas and platform depth and capabilities all to bring our medicines to patients even faster.Job Description
As an Intern (12 to 18 months) within this innovative environment you will contribute to elaborate pharmaceutical processing technologies in the field of Solid Oral Dosage forms and to develop pharmaceutical formulation knowhow for novel technologies. The internship which will offer you insights and learning opportunities into pharmaceutical development within a relevant industrial setting. Your work will be lab / technicum based and focused on the development and characterization of dosage forms and their components and how this translates to the production of innovative pharmaceuticals.
We are looking for a passionate individual like you to join our team helping to create a brighter future for people living with diseases and their families.
Apply today and we can thrive together!
Preferred start date: July 1st 2025
Latest start date: August 1st 2025
Duration: 1218 months
Please attach a cover letter explaining your motivation for this position and please indicate your possible starting date and duration within the application. Thank you very much.
Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or have completed their studies at a Swiss University
Key Responsibilities:
Support the formulation and process development for oral drug products and perform feasibility trials to advance the assessment and innovation of new technologies under supervision of an experienced team member
Perform related work in our galenical lab (nonGMP) incl. characterization of material properties
Utilize data digital tools (e.g. eLab Journal digital IPC data handling digital data recording data visualization tools)
Provide raw data documentation evaluation and interpretation of results incl. presentations at internal meetings.
Propose and provide input for the design of next experiments
Adherence to quality quantity and timelines for all assigned tasks.
Adherence to Novartis standards in particular quality ethical health safety and environment (HSE) and information security (ISEC) standards.
Essential Requirements:
You have a recent degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmaceutical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related discipline (e.g. MSc or BSc or a College of Applied Science Diploma or equivalent).
Good scientific or technical knowledge in galenics / pharmaceutical technology / formulation and/or process development
Special interest in formulation pharmaceutical technology/processing and/or physicochemical properties / pharmaceutical material including curiosity and interest in performing lab work
Ideally you have already experiences in working with active ingredients in a lab setting incl. experience with related HSE principles
Ideally you have already experience or general digital severity in actively applying datadigital tools like eLabNotebook digital documentation and data recording tools
Excellent Communication and organizational skills with respect to planning and tracking of commitments
Languages: Proficiency in English (oral and written) required German skills are advantageous
Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend peoples lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: 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.
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