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Senior Expert Science & Technology

Novartis
Novartis
10-15 years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad, India
10 March 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Expert – Science & Technology

Company: Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Location: Hyderabad, India
Business Unit: Development
Functional Area: Research & Development
Job Type: Full-Time
Employment Type: Regular
Job ID: REQ-10073486

Experience Required
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or an equivalent discipline with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in analytical development. Alternatively, candidates with M.Pharm or M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related fields with at least 15 years of relevant industry experience are eligible.

Education
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent scientific discipline is preferred. Candidates with M.Pharm or M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related life sciences with extensive industry experience may also be considered.

Job Overview
Novartis is seeking a Senior Expert – Science & Technology to design, plan, execute, interpret, and report complex scientific experiments supporting the development of drug substances, drug products, and related processes. The role requires strong leadership to manage project activities, guide scientific teams, and contribute to technical development strategies within multifunctional project teams.

The position plays a key role in ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical products by leading scientific development activities, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
Oversee and lead scientific and technical activities across assigned projects and teams to meet project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
Design, plan, execute, document, and interpret complex scientific and developmental experiments supporting drug substance and drug product development.
Evaluate experimental data, draw scientific conclusions, and ensure accurate documentation and reporting of results.
Develop and review protocols, analytical methods, laboratory procedures, and process-related SOPs.
Prepare high-quality scientific documents including technical reports, development reports, and documentation required for regulatory submissions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development strategies and research initiatives.
Provide scientific and technical guidance to project teams and support strategic technical decisions.
Lead technology transfer activities and facilitate knowledge transfer to manufacturing sites or external partners.
Optimize development processes, analytical methods, and pilot plant operations to improve efficiency and product quality.
Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements and internal quality standards.
Maintain laboratory infrastructure and ensure qualification and proper functioning of scientific equipment.
Mentor and coach junior scientists and team members while supporting skill development and knowledge sharing.
Present scientific and technical findings internally and contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and patents when applicable.
Develop detailed development plans and timelines in collaboration with project managers and technical leaders.
Support regulatory documentation and ensure readiness for submission activities.
Report technical complaints, adverse events, or product-related issues within required timelines according to company policies.

Key Performance Indicators
Successful completion of assigned projects within defined cost, quality, and timeline targets.
Compliance with company standards for quality, ethics, health, safety, environment, and information security.
Contribution to departmental productivity, innovation initiatives, and operational improvements.
Successful transfer of robust processes to global production sites.
Timely completion of high-quality scientific documentation and development reports.

Core Competencies
Strong expertise in analytical development and pharmaceutical product development.
Ability to design and execute complex scientific experiments and interpret results effectively.
Experience managing multidisciplinary scientific projects.
Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and development technologies.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and quality systems.

Technical Skills
Experiment design and scientific data analysis.
Laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques.
Manufacturing process development and optimization.
Process simulation and development tools.
Standard Operating Procedure development and technical writing.
Project and operational management.

Professional Skills
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and departments.
Strong communication and presentation skills for scientific audiences.
High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Languages
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

About Novartis
Novartis is a global healthcare company dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. Through scientific innovation, advanced research, and collaboration, the company develops breakthrough therapies addressing some of the world’s most challenging diseases while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.