Senior Quality Control Specialist

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

We offer a fixed-term contract of 18 months.

Major Accountabilities:

• Plan coordinate and support sampling activities including execution documentation and alignment with project and routine laboratory needs.
• Review evaluate and approve analytical test results for release stability and project-related activities in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Prepare review and approve analytical protocols reports trend analyses KPIs/KQIs and registration-related documentation.
• Lead or contribute to analytical project activities including method implementation analytical transfers new product introduction and routine laboratory readiness.
• Serve as Single Point of Contact or Subject Matter Expert for assigned products pipeline activities external initiatives audits inspections and technical assessments.
• Manage deviations OOx investigations CAPA definition analytical weak points and continuous improvement actions to ensure robust laboratory performance.
• Contribute to supplier qualification service provider management contracts SLAs SOWs QAAs budgeting activities and cross-functional governance meetings.
• Ensure all activities comply with cGxP data integrity Quality and HSE requirements including equipment maintenance calibration planning training risk identification and safe working practices.

Obligatory Requirements:

• Technical education with 35 years of relevant experience or a university degree in Pharmacy Chemistry or a related scientific discipline with 04 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry active substance manufacturing or analytical laboratories within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Control testing sampling laboratory equipment GxP standards data integrity and quality decision-making processes.
• Experience supporting analytical release stability testing method transfers deviations CAPAs trend analysis and project documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions departments external partners and project teams.
• Strong communication skills with good written and spoken English and fluency in the local language.
• Proficiency in MS Office and standard IT systems used in Quality laboratory and documentation activities.
• Demonstrated competencies in collaboration result orientation analytical problem-solving resilience operational excellence continuous learning and digital awareness.

Rewards

At Novartis were committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and also offer a variety of competitive benefits inkindto help you thrive personally and professionally such as insurance plans retirement plans wellbeingresourcesand global recognition addition we provide flexible and hybrid working options where possible anda minimum of14 weekspaid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:85400 - 158600 CHF.

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives such as relevant skills competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read ourbrochureto learn more about our global total rewards offering: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverseteamsrepresentative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis:Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart passionate people like you. Collaboratingsupportingand inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients lives. Ready to create a brighter future together and Rewards:Read our handbook to learn about all the ways well help you thrive personally and professionally: Desired