Summary

Plan, perform and document scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug products (DP), processes and procedures in collaboration within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project leader. Contribute to maintenance of lab instruments/infrastructure.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

- - Plan, organize, execute, and document scientific experiments in collaboration with project teams, contributing to data interpretation and technical reporting.
- Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes and specialized facilities, including process troubleshooting and scale-up activities.
- Generate, document, evaluate, and interpret experimental data, while proposing follow-up studies and improvements.
- Optimize existing methods, procedures, and workflows, and develop more efficient laboratory and plant processes.
- Ensure compliance with ALCOA+ principles, HSE standards, and data integrity requirements in all activities.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including laboratory procedures, reports, work instructions, and SOPs.
- Lead and support technology transfer activities across multiple oral solid dosage manufacturing technologies, including process controls and issue resolution.
- Manage laboratory materials and equipment, contribute to infrastructure maintenance, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP).

Minimum Requirements

- M.Pharm or B.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, or a related discipline.
- B.Pharm with 10+ years or M.Pharm with 6+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.




- Proven experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, preferably oral solid dosage forms, with strong knowledge of QbD and biopharmaceutics principles.
- Sound technical expertise in pellet and mini-tablet dosage forms, along with safe handling of chemicals, hazardous materials, and laboratory equipment.
- Working knowledge of laboratory and digital tools, including Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN), with strong collaboration and technical problem-solving skills.

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Division

Development

Business Unit

Development

Location

India

Site

Hyderabad (Office)

Company / Legal Entity

IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is 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 recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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