Inhalation scientists
Hyderabad, India
Necessary Background & Experience:
• Experience with method development, validation for inhalation dosage forms (DPI, MDIs)
• Experience with specialized analytical instruments such as Anderson cascade impactor (ACI), next generation impactor (NGI), foreign particulate methods (HIAC/Royko) etc.
• Highly skilled in determination of % Fine particle fractions, delivered dose uniformity, content uniformity, foreign particulate matters and Device performance study
Experience: 2 to 15 yrs. [Hierarchy level]
Compensation: Negotiable
Responsibilities:
1. Actively participate in teams, projects and, networks. Fulfill all related tasks and responsibilities.
2. Plan, perform, monitor, interpret and document DS/DP related analytical activities including release/stability testing, method development/validation etc.
3. Provide efficient and robust processes for the analysis of DS/DP
4. Interact/collaborate within TRD functions to facilitate transfer of knowledge of DS/DP
5. Ensure department budget and resource adherence for the assigned project(s) and/or network(s), including KPIs and metrics. Ensure quantity, quality, timely availability of agreed deliverables (e.g. processes, analytical methods, documentation).
6. Support and assign associates in specific projects and/or networks. Coach on target dates and priorities.
7. Proactively participate in budget forecast, grant preparation and tracking of invoices. Ensure costs and cost awareness in all assigned projects and/or networks.
8. Advise team members and work according to appropriate SOP’s, GLP, GMP, OQM, HSE, ISEC and Novartis guidelines.
9. Contribute to optimization of scientific/technical activities in assigned projects and networks. Contribute to optimization of processes within PHAD India.
10. Contribute to risk analyses and/or peer review and process challenge meetings.
11. Generate and select most appropriate scientific documents to hand over to internal and/or external partners and proactively support generation of international registration documents. Interact with authorities where appropriate.
12. Actively support TRD as a technical expert on audits and/or inspections. Proactively contribute to setting, updating and monitoring of team goals. Translate team goals into daily work.
13. Coach/lead team members: support objectives setting, performance evaluations, development planning discussions and ensure all related tasks (objectives entered, help to identify needs for training courses and development of new skills, etc.) are performed appropriately. Participate in recruiting process.
14. Report and present scientific/technical results internally and publish/present externally in scientific journals and conferences including patents.
15. Identify and drive implementation of new scientific technologies and approaches.
16. Ensure maintenance of infrastructure/equipment and required investments.
Send resume to durga_bhavani.keelukani@novartis.com
