Expert Science and Technology

**Major accountabilities**:

- Design, plan, perform, interpret and report results of scientific experiments and analytics independently. These are related to analytical characterization activities as well as method development including qualification in a modern analytical lab with state-of-the-art equipment, working under development compliance standard.
- Ensure good documentation practices
- Integrate digitalized processes in your daily work (e.g. automated sample preparation, digital lab management systems, eLN )
- Write analytical or instrumental procedures, analytical requests and method development reports
- Support the team for the development of biosimilars, working in a multidisciplinary environment
- Support pipeline projects, represent the department in local networks, lead science activities and contribute with your experience and knowledge
- Maintain analytical equipment and manage operational aspects in the laboratory
- Communicate, address and tackle problems (e.g. unexpected results from experiments) within own & broader area of responsibility and lead root cause investigations
- Act as a technical expert in audits and inspections as needed
- Be part of an open and motivated team with flat hierarchies, bring in your networking skills and collaborate across boundariesBring in and realize your ideas and improvement proposals, be creative, open-minded, think bold and inspire others

**What you will bring to the role (w**ork experience)**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant natural science such as biotechnology, biochemical engineering, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, food chemistry or equivalent with at least 3 years experience within the pharmaceutical industry, Master´s degree (work experience within the pharmaceutical industry is preferable) or similar academic degree
- Profound experience with instrumental analytics (especially HPLC, CE and/or LC-MS techniques) is required
- very good skills in **Thermo Chromeleon Software**are prerequisite for this position
- Good knowledge about chemical processes is advantageous
- Proficiency in English and German (oral and written)
- Curiosity about new digital approaches and innovative technologies is very welcome
- Flexible, pragmatic and goal-oriented working style and a scientific way of thinking will be appreciatedA personality with a can-do mind-set and the ability to adopt to change with strong communication across organizational interfaces and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team in a matrix environment is desirable

**Languages**:

- English.

**You’ll receive**:
Competitive salary. Performance based annual bonus. Excellent Work/life integration. Eligible to Sandoz pension plan. 30 working days holiday per calendar year. Subsidised on-site cafeteria. Additional benefits.

We offer permanent contract, work in a dynamic environment, collaboration with different teams, knowledge and experience sharing within the global Sandoz organization.

**Why consider Sandoz?**
Our number 1 priority is to pioneer patient access to better healthcare. We are a company of firsts. 1st to develop an oral penicillin antibiotic. 1st to develop and launch biosimilars. 1st to launch an FDA-cleared digital therapeutic. And we never stop asking: how can we continue to pioneer access in an ever-more digital and global world?

The answers come when curious, courageous and collaborative people are empowered to ask new questions, make bold decisions and take smart risks.

Sandoz is a leader in generic and biosimilar medicines and a pioneer in digital therapeutics.

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:
Sandoz embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration, and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.

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