Sr. Technical Transfer Lead (w/m/d)

Major Accountabilities:

• Lead site-level technology transfer projects, including scale-up and process adaptation.
• Act as SPOC for technical transfer, coordinating with global and local stakeholders.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and define scope/design of technical batches.
• Develop and manage site project plans, resource needs, and cost estimates.
• Initiate and close local change controls; ensure documentation is up to date.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including transfer protocols and reports.
• Support regulatory submissions and inspection readiness (e.g., PAI).
• Contribute to validation strategy and execution (process, cleaning, packaging).
• Drive process improvement and optimization for transferred products.
• Ensure knowledge transfer from sending to receiving site, including operator training.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in drug substance manufacturing, with project management expertise.
• Experience in oligonucleotide and/or peptide production is preferred.
• MSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Strong understanding of GMP, HSE, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills in cross-functional environments.
• Fluent in English and proficient in German.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:  Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive working environment and diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network(link is external)

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards