This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis 

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Job Purpose:
The global pharmaceutical intelligence & Forensics strategy is fully embedded in the Anti-falsified medicine program, which is destined to combat pharmaceutical crime and create the conditions to bring counterfeiters and illegal traders to justice, recover losses through legal action, improve patient safety and create a tangible return on investment for the business.

The Authentifield Innovation Scientist is a highly specialized and technical role, reporting functionally and operationally to the Anti-Falsified Medicines, Director PharmINT & Forensics in Anti-Falsified Medicines CoE in Global Security.

The primary responsibility of this role is to assess new analytical chemistry technologies including near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. The Authentifield Innovation Scientist will focus primarily in the evaluation of the LabScanner Plus and liquid applications, within the Authentifield framework. This role involves designing and running experiments, as well as analyzing data using Python. The Authentifield Innovation Scientist will collaborate closely with PharmINT associates and other stakeholders to develop, build, or continuously review the requirements for both Authentifield and PharmINT. All duties must be performed in strict adherence to high standards for technical excellence, environmental compliance, and health and safety regulations.

Major Activities & Accountabilities:

• Technology Evaluation: Assess the performance and potential of new analytical chemistry technologies, including LabScanner Plus and liquid applications.
• Experimental Design: Develop and implement experimental protocols to test and validate the technologies.
• Data Analysis: Analyse experimental data using Python to derive meaningful in-sights and conclusions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, quality, and regulatory affairs, to ensure comprehensive evaluation and integration of new technologies.
• Documentation: Prepare detailed reports and presentations on experimental findings and technology assessments.
• Innovation: Stay updated with the latest advancements in Analytical chemistry and related fields to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Languages: Fluent in English
• Proven experience in analytical chemistry and data analysis. Familiarity with LabScanner Plus and liquid applications is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis. Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with system integration and project management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to pharmaceutical supply chains is a plus.
• Familiarity with falsified medicines detection technologies and methodologies.
• Understanding of data privacy and security standards.
• Strong documentation skills, including creating detailed business requirement documents (BRDs) and functional specifications.

Workload: 100% (40 hours per week)
Role type: Onsite
Estimated start date: March 2025

Why Novartis:  Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture 

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

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