Novartis Hiring for Sr Manager Science & Technology – Molecular Assay Development job in East Hanover Full Time

About the role
Bench to bedside! Our autologous CAR-T therapies are being developed as transformative treatments with life-saving potential for various oncology and auto-immune indications. We look to be bold with purpose, as we reimagine medicine and lead the way in advancing scientific breakthroughs for patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented and experienced team in our Technical Research and Development organization! In this role, you will lead a team of lab-based scientists and contribute to the development, optimization, qualification, and implementation of analytical methods for our Cell Therapy portfolio. You will drive development projects and method transfer activities to other sites within established timelines and while maintaining the highest quality and data integrity standards. You will collaboratively contribute to cross-functional activities including monitoring and characterizing of processes and products to identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. This position requires management skills, prior experience in analytical development for molecular based assay and CAR-T analytical assays.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a group lead for the development and qualification and tech transfer of a broad number of molecular and cell based assays, including qPCR and dPCR
• Train, guide, supervise and develop analytical staff, and perform assays as required
• Independently troubleshoot and implement resolution to technical challenges
• Ensure maintenance of meticulous records for method execution and laboratory operations in compliance with Quality standards
• With minimal guidance, identify opportunities for method improvements across CAR-T analytical assays
• Communicate effectively and present complex data within the department and cross-functionally
• Author and/or review method related technical documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, consistency, and clarity

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know the nature of your request, your contact information and the job requisition number in your message:

• Novartis: e-mail [email protected] or call +1 (877)395-2339
• Sandoz: e-mail [email protected] or call: +1-609-422-4098

Role Requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:

• BA/BS or MS or PhD in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or other related discipline plus 8+ years (BA/BS) or 5+ years (MS) or 3+ years (PhD) of prior experience in industry
• Extensive experience in analytical method development, cell-based and molecular based assays
• Expertise with aseptic mammalian cell culture and cell banking
• Excellent communication, organization skills and cross-functional collaboration. Solid presentation and scientific/technical writing skills.
• Detail-oriented and multi-tasking with expertise in problem solving and solid decision-making abilities

Desirable Capabilities:
• Experience writing laboratory SOPs and technical instructions
• Prior experience with tech transfer of analytical methods and concepts of single-cell assays

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $124,000 and $186,000 year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Why Novartis?

799 million. That’s how many lives our products touch. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?

We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.