Senior Expert, Bioprocess Data Science and Automation | Techniker/in - Biotechnik
Novartis Pharmaceutical Manufacturing GmbH
Job Summary
This Senior Expert role is pivotal within the Downstream Development team, focusing on leveraging data science and automation to enhance the efficiency and innovation of biopharmaceutical drug substance processes. The successful candidate will lead data science and automation projects, driving digital transformation initiatives by developing and optimizing data flows, and supporting data and digital use cases. Day-to-day activities include planning and executing complex scientific experiments, such as chromatography and cross-flow filtration at laboratory and pilot scales, generating experimental data for process modeling, and meticulously documenting studies in electronic systems. Key qualifications include completed studies in Biotechnology, Data Science, or related engineering fields, coupled with strong industry experience in DSP, data engineering, and proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, or SQL. This position offers the opportunity to significantly contribute to market-bound biopharmaceutical drugs while pioneering digital strategies in bioprocess development.
Required Skills
Education
Completed studies (Bachelor's or Master's equivalent) in Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Biology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Technical Chemistry, Pharmacy, Data Science, or Computer Science.
Experience
- Several years of industry experience (post-graduation)
- Professional experience in data science, data engineering, and automation
- Expertise in designing and optimizing data flows
- Experience with data visualization tools and techniques
- Experience in Downstream Processing (DSP), particularly with ÄKTA chromatography systems
Languages
Additional
- Strong communication across organizational interfaces. Ability to adapt to change ('can-do mentality'). Requirement to support the generation of international registration documents. Contribution to technology transfers to internal and external sites.