Scientist - Technical Development

Job Description Summary

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!
-Design, plan, perform, interpret and report results of scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug substances (DS), drug products (DP), processes and procedures within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project Leader. Manage technical lab/plant activities. -Management TrackLead a team for the development of pharmaceutical/biological/cell-gene therapies working in a small manufacturing plant environment. Execute the functional strategy and drive operational excellence in line with TRD vision and strategy. Ensure full portfolio support in line with GDD, Sandoz, NTO and NIBR plans. -SANDOZ: -Associate Scientist: Design, plan, perform, interpret and report results of scientific experiments for the development and timely delivery of drug products (DP), processes and procedures within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project Leader. Manage technical lab/plant activities. -Scientist: -Design, plan, perform, interpret and report results of scientific experiments for the development and timely delivery drug products (DP), processes and procedures. Lead and manage all project/local network activities, support/coach team members, participate in sub-teams and contribute to overall SZ strategies and goals -Senior Scientist: Design, plan, perform -document and interpret scientific/developmental experiments and GMP testing or pilot plant processes for the preparation and timely delivery of generic products, processes or procedures; maintain and qualify equipment/infrastructure and manage operational aspects in lab or plant as assigned.

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• We are looking for an experienced Scientist specializing in Materials Science to join our team at Sandoz Development Center, Hyderabad. 
• The role focuses on the characterization of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), preformulation, and deformulation, utilizing advanced solid-state technologies like SEM, IR & Raman microscopy, DSC, BET, DVS, PSD, XRD etc. 
• The candidate should have experience in XRD and PSD method development, validation, and transfer. Knowledge of quality, compliance, and regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA) is essential, along with strong communication, presentation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative pharmaceutical development within a collaborative environment.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience with PhD OR 7+ years' experience of with Master's.
• Functional Breadth.
• Operations Management and Execution.
• Collaborating across boundaries.

Skills:

• Environment.
• Experiments Design.
• Health And Safety (Ehs).
• Laboratory Equipment.
• Manufacturing Process.
• Materials Science.
• Process Simulation.
• Project Management.
• Sop (Standard Operating Procedure).
• Technical Writing.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! 

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion (hard coded in Workday): 

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Waterfall Model