Senior Expert Science & Technology (Oligonucleotide Chemist)

Job Description Summary

Location : Basel Switzerland #onsite

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Oligonucleotide Chemist in our CHAD department here in Basel.

Job Description

Your responsibilities :

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Defining fit-for-purpose synthesis strategyfor drug substance manufacturing and Health Authority documentation.
• Develop efficient and scalable oligonucleotide processes on relevant projects within Novartis portfolio across different scales.
• Be part of the Oligo chemist / engineering team to develop and optimize syntheses used in process R&D.
• Investigate various approaches for oligonucleotide preparation and evaluate their potential by applying cutting-edge automated platforms.
• Ensuring utilization of state-of-the-art technologies and science.
• Efficient use of lab resources.
• Maintaining oversight on process safety.
• Co-leading the process transferto pilot plants.
• Serving asconsultants for troubleshootingduring campaigns.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders or partners
• Collaborate with diverse experts in the areas of Nucleic Acid Chemisty Process Chemistry Process Engineering and Analytics.

What youll bring to the role :

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

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Business Consulting,Gas Chromatography,Laboratory Experience,Analytical Chemistry,FDA Regulations,Wet chemistry,Chromatography,High-Performance Liquid Chromatography,Spectroscopy,GLP,cGMP,Organic Chemistry

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1