Isotope Project Lead (Associate Director S&T)
Pubblicato il 04-10-2026 - Novartis Italia in Torino
Ivrea, Italy #onsite Act as Isotope Project Lead (IPL) by providing the specialist knowledge and expertise as Subject Matter Expert (SME) of radioisotope production and purification with particular focus on assessing, developing, and optimizing new technologies that support RLT products Life Cycle Management (LCM). This is done in close collaboration with the relevant development centers, and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). Manage inter functional project plan and budget using the Project Planning tool or System Identify issues and potential bottlenecks within projects and proposes options Ensure constant technological survey on the field of radioisotopes production.
Apply scientific/technical expertise to identify new programs of interest for the company and support their development from early evaluation up late phase supply. Participate to development programs and activities around isotopes in adherence with global Isotope strategy and objectives within agreed timelines and budget, timely report key advancements and challenges. Identify strategic external partners for the activation of research collaboration agreement to develop new production technologies/ access to innovative isotopes.
Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
Represents area as core member in the Global Project Teams for defining global scientific strategy for development up to submission and approval in major markets of assigned product(s). Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt BSc. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent scientific degree.
PhD or equivalent experience. Desirable degree in Radiochemistry and strong scientific knowledge in nuclear medicine Successfully demonstrated several years (minimum of 5 years) of directly related experience in a scientific area or Ph.Proven Project Leadership in all project phases Proven process understanding (Pharma, GMP, Validation and Regulatory aspects). Sound experience of data handling and applied statistics is a must.
Strong understanding of risk assessment and risk management fundamentals/tools Italian language needed as a site language 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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