Novartis; Basel, Switzerland
Engineer I and Fellow/Engineer II
Engineer I Job ID number 85034BR
Design, plan, perform, interpret and report results of studies related to development and related processes and procedures of medical devices including the lead and management of all project/local network activities, support/coach of team members, participation in sub-teams and contribution to overall TRD strategies and goals. -Design, plan, perform and contribute to project related to scientific/technical engineering activities and design, plan and perform scientific experiments – Develop efficient and robust devices and processes for the manufacture and/or analysis of Medical Devices/Combination Products (e.g. tolerance analysis, risk analysis) – Coordinate with team members assigned to multiple or complex device development activities – Ensure appropriate planning of workload and resources internally and externally, controlling costs and timescale of the respective project tasks – Report and present scientific/technical results internally and contribute to publications, presentations and patents – Support DRA to prepare select Medical Device/Combination Product pre- registration documents and provides input to answer health authority questions – Support all, and leads select, activities related to the development of the assigned device projects – Support the evaluation of external device collaborations
Minimum requirements Minimum: Apprenticeship in mechanical engineering discipline with continuing education (EU) or BS/MS or equivalent Desirable: Advanced degree in a scientific or relevant discipline (Ph.D. or equivalent). Good knowledge of English (oral and written). Desirable knowledge of site language. 1. Successfully demonstrated several years (minimum of 3 years) of directly related experience as senior scientist or Ph.D. with post- doctoral/industrial experience (minimum of 1 year) or equivalent. 2. Successfully demonstrated expertise in a specific area. 3. Excellent knowledge of laboratory and/or technical tools. 4. Proficient in utilization of special tools/equipment, lab automation tools and specialized facilities 5. Thorough understanding of development processes in a specific function. 6. Good knowledge of software and computer tools. 7. Profound literature search skills. 8. Ability to work in and/or lead teams. 9. Strong leadership skills. 10. Strong knowledge of relevant SOP, GLP, GMP and Novartis regulations and policies. 11. Very good communication skills. Good presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills. Advanced coaching skills. 12. May require up to 15% travel
Fellow/Engineer II job ID number 85035BR
Lead and manage all project/network activities and apply scientific/technical expertise to address complex R&D issues for the preparation and timely delivery of drug products (incl. medical devices and packaging aspects), processes and procedures; coach team members, participate in teams and contribute to overall TRD strategies and goals. – plan, perform and contribute to projects related to more complex scientific/technical engineering activities and design, plan and perform scientific experiments. – Develop efficient and robust devices and processes for the manufacture and/or analysis of Medical Devices/Combination Products (e.g. tolerance analysis, risk analysis). – Coordinate with team members assigned to multiple or complex device development activities. – Ensure appropriate planning of workload and resources internally and externally, controlling costs and timescale of the respective project tasks. – Report and present scientific/technical results internally and contribute to publications, presentations and patents. – Support DRA to prepare multiple Medical Device/Combination Product pre-registration documents and provides input to answer health authority questions. – Support all, and leads multiple, activities related to the development of the assigned device / packaging projects. – Drive the evaluation of external device/packaging collaborations.
Minimum requirements Minimum: MS or equivalent Desirable: Advanced degree in a scientific or relevant discipline (Ph.D. or equivalent). Good knowledge of English (oral and written). Desirable knowledge of site language. 1. Successfully demonstrated several years (minimum of 3 years) of directly related experience as principal scientist or equivalent. 2. Recognized expertise in a specific area. 3. Proven track record in utilization of special tools/equipment, lab automation tools and specialized facilities 4. Thorough knowledge of state-of-art instrumentation/equipment for broad field of applications. 5. Thorough understanding of development processes in a specific function. 6. Profound literature search skills. 7. Ability to work in and/or lead interdisciplinary and/or cross- cultural teams. 8. Proven leadership skills. 9. Strong knowledge of relevant SOP, GLP, GMP and Novartis regulations and policies. 10. Strong communication skills. Strong presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills. Advanced coaching skills. 11. May require up to 15% travel
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