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This position provides scientific analytical support across method validation, method transfer, analytical troubleshooting, equipment qualification, and commercial testing activities while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and data integrity.\nWorking within a growing site organization, the AS&T Specialist will support the implementation and lifecycle management of analytical methods, technologies, and laboratory equipment used to test pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. The role will contribute to equipment qualification, calibration, maintenance, and technology implementation activities while partnering with cross-functional teams to support product transfers and laboratory readiness.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to help build the analytical capabilities and laboratory infrastructure supporting the future growth of the Morrisville manufacturing site.\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities\nExecute analytical method validation, transfer, optimization, and lifecycle management activities supporting pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.\n\nProvide scientific and technical support for analytical investigations, including OOS results, deviations, root cause analysis, troubleshooting activities, and CAPA development.\n\nServe as a technical owner for analytical laboratory equipment, coordinating qualification, calibration, maintenance, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring activities to ensure reliable and compliant laboratory operations.\n\nLead equipment qualification and implementation activities, including qualification planning, computerized system validation (CSV) support, introduction of new analytical technologies, and readiness activities associated with laboratory start-up and expansion.\n\nPerform and support complex analytical testing utilizingtechnologies such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, LC-MS, ICP spectroscopy, dissolution, and physicochemical testing techniques.\n\nAuthor, review, and maintainanalytical documentation, including protocols, reports, specifications, SOPs, investigations, qualification documentation, and technical records in accordance withGxPrequirements.\n\nSupport product transfers, validation programs, and implementation of new analytical methods and technologies requiredto advance the Morrisville site and future manufacturing operations.\n\nEnsure compliance with cGxP, data integrity, regulatory, and Novartis quality standards while supporting audits, inspections, commercial release testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nEssential Requirements\nBachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, or anotherrelated scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a cGMP laboratory environment supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology operations.\n\nHands-on experience with complex analytical techniques and instrumentation, including HPLC, UPLC, GC, LC-MS, ICP spectroscopy, dissolution, and/or physicochemical testing.\n\nExperience using LabWareLIMS and familiarity with building methods and utilizingEmpower CDS.\n\nWorking knowledge of ICH Q2, ICH Q7, ICH Q10, GxPrequirements, data integrity principles, and good documentation practices.\n\nDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot analytical methods and laboratory instrumentation while supporting compliant laboratory operations and scientific investigations.\n\nStrong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identifykey issues, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively across cross-functional teams.\n\nThe salary for this position is expected to range between $89,600 and $166,400 per year. The final salary offered is determinedbased on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, lifeand disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidaysand other leaves.\nTo learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.\nEEO Statement:\nThe Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodations\nThe Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to  +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 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