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Expert Science and Technology Gene Therapy Analytical Development Chemistry

Novartis


Job Location:

East Hanover, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 103600 - 192400
Posted: 2 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Location: East Hanover US #onsite
Relocation Support: This role is based in East Hanover NJ United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Role Purpose:
As a key member of the Gene Therapy Analytical Development Chemistry (AD-Chem) team the successful candidate will independently design execute interpret and communicate complex analytical studies supporting gene therapy product development. The individual will apply scientific expertise to characterize product quality attributes develop and optimize analytical methods solve analytical challenges and generate data that advances development programs. The role serves as a key technical contributor within multidisciplinary project teams and supports innovation in gene therapy analytics.


Job Description

What You Will Be Doing

  • Independently design execute analyze and report analytical studies supporting gene therapy development programs.

  • Develop optimize qualify and transfer analytical methods for product characterization process development and stability assessment.

  • Apply scientific expertise to troubleshoot analytical challenges and provide data-driven solutions.

  • Perform characterization studies using chromatography(LC) capillary electrophoresis(CE) and biophysical analytical techniques.

  • Contribute analytical expertise to cross-functional project teams and effectively communicate scientific findings and recommendations.

  • Author and review technical reports qualification documents SOPs and regulatory-supporting documentation.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement of analytical capabilities.

  • Mentor junior scientists and foster a collaborative innovative and quality-focused work environment.

  • Ensure compliance with GMP data integrity requirements and Novartis quality standards.

What You Will Bring to the Role

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry Biochemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with 3 years of relevant industry experience; OR MS with 4 years; OR BS with 5 years.

  • Strong scientific foundation in analytical chemistry protein chemistry nucleic acid chemistry or related disciplines.

  • Experience with analytical characterization of biologics viral vectors or gene therapy products.

  • Hands-on experience with one or more analytical platforms such as HPLC/UPLC CE-SDS icIEF SEC-MALS AUC mass spectrometry or particle characterization techniques.

  • Demonstrated ability to independently design studies analyze complex datasets and solve technical challenges.

  • Strong technical writing communication and presentation skills.

  • Experience with analytical method qualification transfer validation and GMP documentation is preferred.

  • Experience supporting AAV and/or lentiviral vector development programs is preferred.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $103600 and $192400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.


EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.


Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to or call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.


Salary Range

$103600.00 - $192400.00


Skills Desired


Required Experience:

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