Salary Range:

€33,500.00 - €62,100.00

 

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about advancing groundbreaking radioligand therapies that have the potential to transform patients' lives?

As an Analytical Expert, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering innovative analytical strategies that support the development of radioligand drug substances and drug products. Working alongside talented cross-functional teams, you will apply scientific expertise, drive analytical excellence, and contribute to bringing high-quality therapies from development to patients worldwide.

 

Job Description

Location:  Ivrea, Italy

#LI-Hybrid 

Relocation Support: This role is based in Ivrea, Italy. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Major accountabilities:

• Design, execute, interpret, and report analytical studies supporting radioligand therapy development projects.

• Develop, validate, transfer, and maintain analytical methods to agreed quality and timeline standards.

• Coordinate analytical activities and align strategy with cross-functional development project teams.

• Provide scientific expertise and share analytical best practices across teams and functions.

• Support formulation and process development through robust analytical testing and data interpretation.

• Author analytical documentation supporting development, regulatory, and quality requirements.

• Contribute to specification setting and analytical strategy throughout product development stages.

• Support analytical method transfers to manufacturing sites and radiopharmacy partners.

Essential Requirements 

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, or a related scientific discipline.

• Minimum two years of industry experience in analytical chemistry, radiochemistry development, or quality control.

• Experience developing and applying analytical methods, including High Performance Liquid Chromatography.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and quality standards supporting drug development.

• Experience authoring Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls documentation for regulatory submissions.

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and scientific technical writing skills.

• Understanding of the safe handling of chemicals, laboratory materials, and equipment.

• Fluent English, both written and spoken is required.

Desirable Skills

• Fluency in Italian would be an advantage.

Ready to help shape the future of radioligand therapies? Join Novartis and apply your scientific expertise to deliver innovative medicines that can transform patients' lives. Apply today and be part of our journey.

Benefits and Rewards

At Novartis, we are committed to reimagining medicine together—and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected annual base salary range for this position: €33,500 to €62,100.

Base salary is determined using gender-neutral criteria such as relevant skills, competencies, and experience, in accordance with Novartis compensation policies, and is reviewed regularly after joining Novartis.

In addition to the base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus, depending on established performance criteria.

The rewards of being part of our team extend far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits designed to support your personal and professional well-being, including insurance plans, retirement plans, wellness resources, and global recognition programs.

In addition, we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements where possible, as well as a minimum of 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

 

Skills Desired

Materials Science, Process Simulation, Technical Writing, Waterfall Model