Expert Science & Technology Radiochemistry

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• In alignment with the Team Leader and IDU strategy support the design and planning of scientific experiments and the analysis / interpretation of experimental data; prepare high-quality summaries reports and other documentation to support internal decision-making and where applicable regulatory/registration needs.

• Contribute to the development optimization and implementation of efficient robust and safe radionuclide-related processes and (radio)analytical methodologies in compliance with relevant quality and regulatory standards (including cGMP where relevant) within agreed timelines and budgets; communicate key advancements and challenges.

• Plan and execute hands-on laboratory work safely and efficiently; operate maintain and troubleshoot a broad range of laboratory and analytical equipment ensuring proper calibration qualification documentation and adherence to internal standards.

• Ensure laboratory operational readiness by maintaining appropriate stocks of consumables and PPE coordinating availability calibration / qualification status and maintenance of instruments / equipment to enable smooth compliant laboratory operations

• Ensure adherence to organizational workflows procedures documentation practices and data integrity expectations across laboratory activities.

• Author / revise / maintain technical documentation (protocols reports SOPs) and support quality-system activities (change controls deviations investigations CAPA input and risk assessments) as needed.

• Provide technical guidance fostering knowledge exchange within the team and across interfaces; support external partners (CRO/CMO) through review of protocols data packages and deliverables as assigned.

• Present scientific/technical results internally and contribute to publications presentations and patents as appropriate ensuring timely and accurate reporting aligned with internal governance and regulatory requirements where applicable.

• Coach / train assigned interns and junior colleagues as assigned; contribute to effective resource utilization and clear priority execution within project teams.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master Degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline with good background in radiochemistry and / or (radio)analytical chemistry

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in radiochemistry / radiopharmaceutical or isotope development including hands-on work with radioactive materials radionuclide identification / characterization; strong knowledge of ALARA principles

• Practical experience working in shielded fume hoods hotcells and/or gloveboxes; experience using tele-manipulators is strongly preferred

• Demonstrated experience with or strong willingness to rapidly master key analytical tools such as HPGe ICP-MS alpha spectrometry ICP-OES iTLC and HPLC.

• Working knowledge of several of the following: isotope production technologies (e.g. cyclotron neutron irradiation generators etc.) liquid phase chemistry and chromatographic separations complexation / chelation chemistry colloid formation trace-metal control radiolytic degradation radiometric techniques beyond spectroscopy (e.g. dose calibrators liquid scintillation counting imaging techniques) electrochemistry molecular plating precipitation / chemical bath depositions decontamination chemistry metrology dosimetry.

• Experience working in a regulated environment with strong documentation practices and data integrity; exposure to cGMP and analytical method development and validation / verification (as applicable)

• Experience working in multidisciplinary development teams (international environment is a plus).

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with a collaborative team-oriented mindset.

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment and to manage multiple tasks and communication channels in parallel.

Languages :

• Italian and English.

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