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Senior Scientist (Leiter der Qualitätskontrolle) (d/w/m)

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Sandoz, CA
Senior level
Sandoz, CA
Senior level
Responsible for leading the Quality Control team, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, reviewing production documentation, and approving batch releases. Involved in the development of inhalation products for the US and EU markets while fostering collaboration and investigating any deviations in quality control metrics.
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Job Description Summary

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!


 

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities: 

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

  • Performing all tasks of the Head of Quality Control according to § 12 AMWHV within the SANDOZ Development Center for inhalation products
  • Review of production and analytical batch documentation
  • Batch release of raw materials, intermediates and finished products for clinical studies, among others
  • Creation, review and approval of specification documents (e.g. specifications, method validation documents, stability products, development reports, etc.)
  • Active project team member in the development of inhalation products for the US and EU market
  • Preparation of submission documents
  • Proactive knowledge sharing within the research groups/departments of the SANDOZ Development Center and other SANDOZ sites
  • Investigation of deviations and out-of-specification results 
  • What you bring with you:

  • BSc, Master's or PhD degree in science or related field
  • At least 5 years of work experience (quality control or quality assurance) in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Good understanding of GMP quality standards and guidelines.
  • Good skills in presentation and scientific writing
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Language skills: fluent in German and English
  • Desirable:

  • Experience in the development of inhalation products
  • Experience in the function of Head of Quality Control according to § 12 AMWHV

You’ll receive: 

Sandoz has an employee-first approach and that’s why your personal growth is so important to us. You will have access to Coursera and other learning platforms with more than 200,000 learning videos and 5000+ courses. 

 

In addition to the various learning opportunities, we offer company benefits, such as: 

  • 30 days of annual leave 

  • Holiday allowance 

  • Additional rewards for special occasions (e.g. service length awards, marriage celebration, etc.) 

  • Company pension schemes and capital formation benefits 

  • Parental leave 

  • Other offerings, such as bike leasing 

 

Why Sandoz? 

 

 

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!  

 

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably. 

 

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged! 

 

The future is ours to shape! 

 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

 

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

 

The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV. 

 

Join our Sandoz Network: 

If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Sandoz Network here:  

https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/hiringgermany 

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Skills Desired

Analysis, Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Skill, Automated Process, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Laboratory, Chemical Synthesis, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Diversity & Inclusion, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Employee Development, Graph Algorithms, HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography), Innovation, Innovative Medicines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Medical Research, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Modelling, Organic Chemistry {+ 9 more}

Top Skills

Analytical Chemistry,Hplc

Novartis London, England Office

The WestWorks, White City Place, London, United Kingdom, W12 7FQ

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