Isotope Project Lead (Associate Director S&T)
Pubblicato il 31-07-2026 - Attività alberghiera in Montà
Location: Ivrea, Italy
Role Purpose Act as Isotope Project Lead (IPL) by providing specialist knowledge and expertise as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) of radioisotope production and purification, focusing on assessing, developing, and optimizing new technologies that support radioligand therapy (RLT) products Life Cycle Management (LCM). Develop, optimize, and transfer radioisotope production and purification/separation processes.
This work is done in close collaboration with relevant development centers and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
Major Accountabilities Manage inter?functional project plan and budget using the Project Planning tool or system.
Identify issues and potential bottlenecks within projects and propose options.
Contribute to Radioisotope TRD?related activities.
Ensure constant technological survey of the radioisotopes production field.
Apply scientific/technical expertise to identify new programs of interest, and support their development from early evaluation through late phase supply.
Participate in development programs and activities around isotopes, adhering to the global Isotope strategy and objectives within agreed timelines and budgets, reporting key advancements and challenges.
Identify strategic external partners for research collaboration agreements to develop new production technologies or access to innovative isotopes.
Implement strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for achieving results.
Establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules,
work plans, and performance requirements.
Represent the area as a core member in Global Project Teams to define global scientific strategy for development up to submission and approval in major markets of assigned products.
Report technical complaints, adverse events, or special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.
Minimum Requirements BSc. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or an equivalent scientific degree.
Desirable: MSc., PhD, or equivalent experience.
Desirable degree in Radiochemistry and strong scientific knowledge in nuclear medicine.
Successfully demonstrated at least 5 years of directly related experience in a scientific area or Ph.D. or equivalent.
Proven project leadership in all project phases.
Proven process understanding (Pharma, GMP, Validation and Regulatory aspects).
Sound experience with data handling and applied statistics.
Strong understanding of risk assessment and risk management fundamentals/tools.
Quality?oriented with attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent problem?solving and decision?making skills.
Defining and implementing productivity improvement measures.
Italian language proficiency required as a site language.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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