
About this role
The Analytical QC & AS&T Expert manages method lifecycle, laboratory performance, and compliance in a pharmaceutical setting. This role ensures the fulfillment of AS&T tasks within the laboratory environment. It focuses on maintaining high standards for analytical processes and regulatory adherence.
Day-to-day responsibilities include developing, validating, verifying, transferring, troubleshooting, and monitoring analytical methods. The expert plans analyses for the QC & AS&T department based on departmental needs and evaluates new technologies and equipment for implementation. Qualifications and leadership follow Novartis and regulatory standards.
Collaboration occurs across departments for resolving extra-laboratory investigations and product submissions to Regulatory Authorities. Compliance with dossiers and pharmacopoeia is guaranteed for all testing methods. Management of deviations, OOS, OOT, OOE, and investigations adheres to internal SOPs.
The role involves putting corrective and preventive actions in place for timely closure and periodically monitoring method performance to propose solutions. It fosters a compliant, efficient laboratory operation. Opportunities arise in leading qualifications and contributing to regulatory expertise.
Requirements
- Scientific Degree (CTF, Pharmacy, Chemical Sciences)
- Previous solid experience in a Quality Control laboratory within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
- Experience with validation activities (analytical methods and/or lab equipment)
- Fluent in Italian and English
- Collaboration skills
- Communication skills
- Data integrity knowledge
- Regulatory requirements knowledge
Responsibilities
- Manage and guarantee the fulfillment of AS&T's own tasks in the Laboratory
- Develop, validate, verify, transfer, troubleshoot, and monitor analytical methods
- Evaluate the implementation of new technologies and new equipment and lead the qualification according to Novartis and regulatory standards
- Plan the analyses of the QC & AS&T department based on plans and needs
- Guarantee compliance with dossiers and relevant pharmacopoeia regarding testing methods
- Collaborate in product submissions to Regulatory Authorities for the field of expertise
- Manage the method lifecycle and periodically monitor performance; propose solutions if needed
- Guarantee the management of deviations, OOS, OOT, OOE, and investigations as per internal SOPs
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