Oral Drug Product Project Leader at Novartis in Basel

Keywords

• Drug Product Development
• Quality by Design
• Pharmaceutical Formulation
• Project Leadership
• CMC
• Novartis

Summary

Lead late-phase oral drug product development programs at Novartis in Basel, driving scientific excellence, robust project strategies, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

Job Description

Novartis Pharma AG in Basel is looking for a collaborative and scientifically strong professional to lead late-phase oral drug product development programs. As Drug Product Project Leader, you will drive technical development activities, ensure scientific excellence, and manage cross-functional interfaces across global teams.

• Develop and implement robust drug product project strategies, including risk assessments, contingency planning, timelines, budgets, and resource plans
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing project teams while fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and high performance
• Proactively manage cross-functional interactions and communicate project strategy, risks, and critical updates to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure high-quality development documentation and contribute to CMC submission packages, filing dossiers, and Health Authority responses
• Drive Make versus Buy strategies and support outsourced activities with external partners, including input into contracts and quality agreements
• Apply structured, science-based approaches such as quality-by-design, modelling, and digital tools to enhance development practices

• Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, Powder Process Engineering, or a related scientific field; PhD or equivalent experience is valued
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, preferably in early and late phase development of oral dosage forms
• Solid understanding of Quality by Design (QbD), ICH Q8, Q9, Q10, and biopharmaceutics, with the ability to build compliant bridging strategies
• Excellent leadership, scientific, project management, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across global development teams, functions, and cultures in a complex matrix environment
• Strong knowledge of GLP and GMP regulations and policies

• Annual base salary range of CHF 93,800 to CHF 174,200, determined based on skills, competencies, and experience in accordance with Novartis pay setting policy
• Eligibility for performance-based rewards in addition to your base salary