REQ-10067629
Jan 05, 2026
China

Summary

-Design, plan, perform, interpret and report results of scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug substances (DS), drug products (DP), processes and procedures. Lead and manage all project/local network activities, support/coach team members, participate in sub-teams and contribute to overall TRD strategies and goals. -Management Track -Lead a team for the development of pharmaceutical/biological/cell-gene therapies working in a multidisciplinary environment. Execute and support developing the functional strategy and drive operational excellence in line with TRD vision and strategy.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

  • Write scientific documents intended for external partners or for generation of registration documents; interact with authorities -Communicate, address and solve problems within own and broader area of responsibility; communicate effectively across organizational interfaces; lead the transfer of know how to other departments or external contractors, including troubleshooting and on-site training.
  • For technical development units: Develop complex methods (lab or plant); lead the optimization of project related scientific /technical activities or processes, co-ordinate local team(s); guide development and implementation of new technologies.
  • For GMP units: ensure compliance to cGMP. For technology focused role: Provide scientific and technical guidance; actively foster knowledge exchange. Develop, mentor and coach other scientific associates; present scientific /technical results internally and contribute to publications, presentations and patents.
  • For project-focused role: Lead assigned teams; represent own technical function in teams and fulfill all project tasks and responsibilities related to the own discipline -Broadly uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways -Contributes to many cost center goals and objectives; may contribute to service line goals .
  • Develop detailed plans and timelines with the manager, develop formulation strategies and plans for designated projects from development to cGMP manufacture.
  • Ensure accurate, speedy reports are produced to enable reg. Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt. Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Minimum Requirements:

  • Managing Crises.
  • Functional Breadth.
  • Project Management.
  • Operations Management and Execution.
  • Collaborating across boundaries.
  • Coaching Skills.
  • Data Science.
  • Environment.
  • Experiments Design.
  • Health And Safety (Ehs).
  • Laboratory Equipment.
  • Manufacturing Process.
  • Materials Science.
  • Process Simulation.
  • Project Management.
  • Sop (Standard Operating Procedure).
  • Technical Writing.
  • English.

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Development
Development
China
Changshu (Jiangsu Province)
Research & Development
Full time
Regular
No

Accessibility and accommodation

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