Isotope Project Lead; Associate Director S&T

Position: Isotope Project Lead (Associate Director S&T)
Summary

Location:

Ivrea, Italy. Please note that you will need to be able to commute to Ivrea as no relocation is on offer for this role. Hybrid.
Role Purpose
Act as Isotope Project Lead (IPL) by providing specialist knowledge and expertise as a subject‑matter expert (SME) of radioisotope production and purification. Focus on assessing, developing, and optimizing new technologies that support RLT products Life Cycle Management (LCM).
Develop, optimize, and transfer radioisotope production and purification/separation processes in close collaboration with relevant development centers and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
About

The Role
Major accountabilities

Manage inter‑functional project plan and budget using the Project Planning tool or System.
Identify issues and potential bottlenecks within projects and propose options.
Contribute to the Radioisotope TRD‑related activities. Ensure constant technological survey on the field of radioisotope production. Apply scientific and technical expertise to identify new programs of interest for the company and support their development from early evaluation to late‑phase supply.
Participate in development programmes and activities around isotopes in adherence with global Isotope strategy and objectives within agreed timelines and budget, reporting key advancements and challenges.
Identify strategic external partners for the activation of research collaboration agreements to develop new production technologies and access to innovative isotopes.
Implement strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
Represent the area as a core member in Global Project Teams for defining global scientific strategy from development to submission and approval in major markets of assigned product(s).
Report technical complaints, adverse events, and special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt; distribute marketing samples where applicable.

Minimum Requirements

BSc. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent scientific degree.
Desirable MSc., PhD or equivalent experience.
Desirable degree in Radiochemistry and strong scientific knowledge in nuclear medicine.
Successfully demonstrated several years (minimum of 5 years) of directly related experience in a scientific area or Ph.D. or equivalent.
Proven Project Leadership in all project phases.
Proven process understanding (Pharma, GMP, Validation and Regulatory aspects).
Sound experience of data handling and applied statistics is a must.
Strong understanding of risk assessment and risk management fundamentals/tools.
Quality‑oriented with attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
Defining and implementing productivity improvement measures.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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Why Novartis
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Additional Information
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales Industries:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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