Technician Drug Supply

Novartis AG

Basel (City)

Key information

Publication date:19 September 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Basel (City)

Job summary

Join Novartis as a Chemie- & Pharmatechnolog-in/en (CPT) in CHAD.

Tasks

Efficiently produce intermediates and active substances per procedures.
Collaborate with stakeholders to meet project milestones and standards.
Operate complex equipment while adhering to safety regulations.

Skills

Education in logistics or technical fields, ideally as a CPT.
Experience in chemical or pharmaceutical industries is essential.
Strong German skills and basic English proficiency required.

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Summary

We are looking for a Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technologist (CPT) to support the Chemical & Analytical Development (CHAD) department as part of the Global Technical R&D (TRD) department. In this role, you are responsible for the effective production of intermediates and active substances according to manufacturing instructions (Plant Master Procedures – PMPs) by independently operating complex process equipment and complying with SOP, GSU, and other guidelines. We operate within the Local Supply Center (LSC) for clinical supply in early and late phase development in various modalities (e.g., synthetic oligonucleotides, peptide synthesis, classical organic chemistry preparations, production of bioconjugates). We offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, agile environment on exciting projects with varied tasks and development opportunities.

About the Role

Your responsibilities include a variety of tasks to ensure that production processes run smoothly and efficiently. These include:

Collaboration and interaction with internal stakeholders to successfully carry out projects and meet key milestones and quality standards.
Communication of issues to teams and line management.
Application of learned lessons and working according to prescribed guidelines to demonstrate a positive work ethic and positively influence others.
Preparation of plant chains and other production variables as well as independent operation of assigned plants and systems.
Execution of waste disposal activities according to internal and external regulations.
Dismantling, cleaning, and reassembly of process plant chains after production.
Recording all necessary information in the batch record.
Contribution to cleaning and sustainable maintenance of the operation.
Providing ideas and solution proposals to fix plant and process errors as well as to optimize processes and safety via the internal innovation platform.
Advising less experienced process technicians in operating plants, process planning, execution, and plant cleaning.
Performing special tasks such as analytical process flow controls or assuming responsibilities according to responsibility lists.

What you bring:

Training in a logistics, technical, or related business field, ideally as a Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologist EFZ.
Practical experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry as a Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologist EFZ.
Familiarity with working with computer-controlled systems as well as GMP and GSU requirements.
Willingness to work in a 3-shift model and in a full protective suit (externally ventilated) or cleanroom clothing (up to cleanliness zone C) for extended periods.
Very good German skills in spoken and written form as well as basic knowledge of English.

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