Novartis
Senior Scientist - Downstream Process Development
Durham · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$222kDetected 5 days ago
Data ScienceStatisticsCRISPRLeadershipWritingProcess Simulation
About the role
- As a Senior Scientist - Downstream Process Development, you will play a critical role in advancing viral vector technologies across adeno-associated virus (AAV) and lentiviral vector (LVV) platforms.
- EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
- Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on downstream process operations at both small scale and large scale, delivering high-quality experimental outputs within program timelines.
- Drive downstream innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, current scientific advances, and state-of-the-field approaches relevant to viral vector process development.
- Proven ability to define technical plans, solve complex process development challenges, and deliver scientific objectives within program timelines.
- You will serve as the downstream technical lead for one or more gene therapy programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or a related technical field with 8+ years of relevant experience
- Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
- or PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong technical background in downstream process development for biologics and/or viral vector-based therapies, with hands-on experience designing, executing, and interpreting process development studies.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis principles, Design of Experiments (DoE), and data-driven decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, communicate technical recommendations clearly, and contribute to program strategy in a matrixed environment.
Skills
- Data Science, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Technical Writing, Waterfall Model
Compensation
- $119,700.00 - $222,300.00
Equal opportunity
- The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
- Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
- The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
- Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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