Novartis
gene therapy
AssociateDirector,DownstreamProcessDevelopment,GT-PD
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“Associate Director, Downstream Process Development, GT-PD at Novartis. Skills: process and platform development, process improvement/optimization, characterization, tech transfer, gene therapy programs/products, scientific leadership, people leadership, strategic direction, operational excellence. Provides oversight in process and platform development, improvement/optimization, characterization, and tech transfer to support gene therapy programs/products under DQP.. Shape and develop its strateg”
What You'll Achieve.
Positive customer/ business partner feedback; Contributes to achievement of function objectives and strategy; Reach budget targets, adhere to agreed efficiency increase and cost effectiveness goals; Adherence to Novartis standards, in particular, quality, ethical, health, safety, and environment (HSE), and information security (ISEC) standards.; Measurable contributions to the success, efficiency and productivity of the department and new programs/initiatives started and implemented.; Measurable contributions to increasing efficiency and productivity in the work related to assigned projects.; Internal and external publications/presentations invited lectures.
Industry & Context.
apply scientific/technical expertise to address complex development issues; determining and developing approach to solutions by coordinating multiple resources to solve complex problems
No visa sponsorship, No relocation support
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Novartis will not sponsor visas for this position, Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role
What You'll Do.
Provides oversight in process and platform development
improvement/optimization
and tech transfer to support gene therapy programs/products under DQP.
Shape and develop its strategic direction and drive operational excellence in line with TRD vision and strategy.
Leads and manages all project/network activities and apply scientific/technical expertise to address complex development issues and actively support TRD strategies and goals by participating in cross-functional teams.
Lead scientific programs
co-ordinate interdisciplinary projects and teams.
Develop long term strategies on science and technologies.
Responsible for building
and advocating for the GT Process Development Downstream team as well as fostering growth and providing development opportunities for team members.
Technical oversights of GT PD projects.
Developing plans and roadmaps for future state of GT Downstream
including improvements to ways of working and product quality.
Lead teams and coach technical staff to deliver on objectives in a safe and efficient manner.
Interface regularly with cross functional team members and clinical and/or commercial manufacturing units to provide support and input during development of various gene therapy programs.
Maintain visibility to both process and analytical development activities and contribute to technical assessments and program decisions.
Serve as strategic partner and advisor for cross-functional project teams and committees.
review and approve process development and related documents to ensure completeness
and concepts to senior leads within the organization.
Provides leadership direction
determining and developing approach to solutions by coordinating multiple resources to solve complex problems.
Report and present scientific/technical work at internal/external meetings/conferences and publish in peer reviewed international scientific journals including patents
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
participating in cross-functional teams; Interface regularly with cross functional team members and clinical and/or commercial manufacturing units; Serve as strategic partner and advisor for cross-functional project teams and committees; coordinating multiple resources to solve complex problems; Feedback from other team members/leaders
Communication Scope
Author, review and approve process development and related documents; Delivers high impact, technical findings, and concepts to senior leads within the organization; Report and present scientific/technical work at internal/external meetings/conferences and publish in peer reviewed international scientific journals including patents
Process & Methodology
Leads and manages all project/network activities, co-ordinate interdisciplinary projects and teams, Accountability for costs, quality, quantity, and timelines for all assigned tasks, Outcome of risk analyses, process challenge meetings, audits and inspections
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** Location: Durham, North Carolina #onsite Novartis will not sponsor visas for this position. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Role Purpose: The GT PD Downstream people manager role provides oversight in process and platform development, improvement/optimization, characterization, and tech transfer to support gene therapy programs/products under DQP. This role demonstrates strong scientific and people leadership skills with deep understanding of gene therapy process and development. Shape and develop its strategic direction and drive operational excellence in line with TRD vision and strategy. Leads and manages all project/network activities and apply scientific/technical expertise to address complex development issues and actively support TRD strategies and goals by participating in cross-functional teams. Lead scientific programs, co-ordinate interdisciplinary projects and teams. Develop long term strategies on science and technologies. **Job Description** **Major accountabilities:** * Responsible for building, leading, and advocating for the GT Process Development Downstream team as well as fostering growth and providing development opportunities for team members. * Technical oversights of GT PD projects. * Developing plans and roadmaps for future state of GT Downstream, including improvements to ways of working and product quality. * Lead teams and coach technical staff to deliver on objectives in a safe and efficient manner. * Interface regularly with cross functional team members and clinical and/or commercial manufacturing units to provide support and input during development of various gene therapy programs. * Maintain visibility to both process and analytical development activities and contribute to technical assessments and program decisions. * Serve as strategic partner and advisor for cross-functional project teams and committees. * Author, re
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