Research Scientist I - Formulation

Job ID

REQ-10083710

Jul 30, 2026

Slovenia

Available in: English

Summary

#LI-HybridLocation: Menge, SloveniaInterni naziv pozicije / Internal job title: Raziskovalec I / Research Scientist IRole Purpose:Our R&D unit in Menge is looking for a motivated scientist in field of Formulation development to join our unit and help us develop a diverse portfolio of biotherapeutic modalities. As a Research Scientist you must demonstrate knowledge of pre-formulation/formulation and characterization to evaluate the developability of various biologics modalities covered by Novartis Biomedical Research and Development units, ranging from traditional antibodies to advanced biologics formats and mixed modalities. You will help shape the overall formulation strategy for large biomolecules before the project transition from research into early phase development and help funnel out unfavorable candidates with respect to formulation assessment. We offer a stimulating work environment, ample opportunities for growth and development, and the chance to make a significant impact on the future of medicine. If you are a motivated and talented scientist with a passion for biomedical research, we invite you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team at Novartis.Naa R&D enota v Mengu ie motiviranega raziskovalca na podroju razvoja formulacij, ki se bo pridruil nai enoti in nam pomagal razvijati raznolik portfelj bioterapevtikov. Kot raziskovalec morate izkazovati znanje s podroja predformulacijskih in formulacijskih tudij ter karakterizacije za oceno razvojne primernosti razlinih bioterapevtikov, ki jih obravnavajo enote Novartis Biomedical Research and Development, od tradicionalnih protiteles do naprednih biolokih formatov in kombiniranih modalitet. Pomagali boste oblikovati celovito strategijo formulacij za bioloke kandidate pred prehodom projekta iz raziskovalne faze v zgodnji razvoj ter pomagali izloiti neustrezne kandidate z vidika formulacijske ocene. Nudimo spodbudno delovno okolje, tevilne prilonosti za rast in razvoj ter monost pomembnega vpliva na prihodnost medicine. e ste motiviran in nadarjen raziskovalec s strastjo do biomedicinskih raziskav, vas vabimo, da se prijavite in postanete del nae dinamine ekipe v Novartisu.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities: Perform preformulation assessment for monoconal antibodies, multispecific antibodies and other therapeutic proteins, including but not limited to solubility assessment and setup of formulation screening studies. Perform biophysical characterization methods such as DSC/DSF, dynamic light scattering (DLS), UV-Vis, turbidity, sub visible particle assessment, viscosity and other techniques that are LC based method (SEC,HIC) for characterizing therapeutic proteins.  Utilize state-of-the art liquid handlers for compounding of formulations for large biotherapeutics to conduct stability studies on them   Conduct physicochemical analytics methods for characterization of various formats of biotherapeutics in screening, formulation andlead optimization stages  Operate and maintain instrumentations, perform data analysis and ELN documentation, and author method development and technical reports.   Work in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment as part of global project teams and contribute to data analysis and interpretation, making technical presentations and report writing    Minimum Requirements - What you will bring to the role MSc degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry or a related field; or BSc degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry or a related field with at least 2 year of relevant work experience  Good theoretical and practical laboratory experience in biophysical characterization methods such as DSC/DSF, DLS, UV-Vis, SEC, HIC High learning ability to acquire expertise in new technologies and technical equipment Excellent organizational skills with the ability to run multiple projects in parallel Reliable and flexible team player, accustomed to sharing tasks and projects Fluency in English (oral/written) Desirable skills: Experience in a neighboring discipline (Phys-Chem analytics) Benefits & RewardsAt Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: €20,300 to €37,700The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.Kljune odgovornosti: Izvajanje predformulacijskih tudij za monoklonska protitelesa, multispecifina protitelesa in druge terapevtske proteine, vkljuno, vendar ne omejeno na oceno topnosti in pripravo presejalnih formulacijskih tudij. Izvajanje biofizikalnih karakterizacijskih metod, kot so DSC/DSF, dinamino sipanje svetlobe (DLS), UV-Vis, motnost, ocena subvidnih delcev, viskoznost in druge tehnike, ki temeljijo na LC-metodah (SEC, HIC), za karakterizacijo terapevtskih proteinov. Uporaba najsodobnejih avtomatiziranih sistemov za pipetiranje za pripravo formulacij bioterapevtikov za izvajanje tudij stabilnosti. Izvajanje fizikalno-kemijskih analiznih metod za karakterizacijo razlinih formatov bioterapevtikov v fazah presejanja, razvoja formulacij in optimizacije vodilnih kandidatov. Upravljanje in vzdrevanje instrumentacije, analiza podatkov in dokumentiranje v ELN ter priprava poroil o razvoju metod in tehninih poroil. Delo v visoko interdisciplinarnem in sodelovalnem okolju kot del globalnih projektnih ekip ter prispevanje k analizi in interpretaciji podatkov, pripravi tehninih predstavitev in pisanju poroil. Minimalne zahteve - kaj boste prispevali k vlogi Univerzitetna izobrazba / magisterij (MSc) s podroja biokemije, biotehnologije, kemije ali sorodnega podroja; ali Visokoolska izobrazba (BSc) s podroja biokemije, biotehnologije, kemije ali sorodnega podroja ter najmanj 2 leti ustreznih delovnih izkuenj. Dobro teoretino in praktino laboratorijsko znanje s podroja biofizikalnih karakterizacijskih metod, kot so DSC/DSF, DLS, UV-Vis, SEC in HIC. Visoka sposobnost uenja za pridobivanje strokovnega znanja o novih tehnologijah in tehnini opremi. Odline organizacijske sposobnosti ter zmonost hkratnega izvajanja ve projektov. Zanesljiv in prilagodljiv timski sodelavec, vajen delitve nalog in projektov. Tekoe znanje anglekega jezika (ustno/pisno). Zaelena znanja in izkunje: Izkunje na sorodnem podroju (fizikalno-kemijske analize) Koristi in nagradeV Novartisu smo zavezani skupnemu preoblikovanju medicine - in nagrajevanju ljudi, ki jo uresniijo.Priakovana letna osnovna plaa Razpon za delovno mesto: €20,300 do €37,700Osnovna plaa je doloena glede na spolno nevtralne cilje, kot so relevantne veine, kompetence in izkunje v skladu s politiko pla Novartisa, ob vstopu v Novartis pa se redno pregleduje.Poleg osnovne plae ste morda upravieni do bonusa na podlagi uspenosti, odvisno od doloenih parametrov uspenosti.Nagrade, ki jih prinaa lanstvo v nai ekipi, segajo dale preko osnovne plae in spodbud. Ponujamo tudi razline konkurenne ugodnosti v naravi, ki vam pomagajo uspevati osebno in poklicno, kot so zavarovalni narti, pokojninski narti, viri za dobro poutje in globalni programi priznanja. Poleg tega ponujamo prilagodljive in hibridne monosti dela, kjer je mogoe, ter najmanj 14 tednov plaanega starevskega dopusta.

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Primary location salary range

€20,300.00 - €37,700.00

Division

Biomedical Research

Business Unit

Research

Location

Slovenia

Site

Menge

Company / Legal Entity

SI19 (FCRS = SI019) Novartis farmacevtska proizvodnja d.o.o.

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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Research & Development Biomedical Research Slovenia

Job ID

REQ-10083710

Research Scientist I - Formulation

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Research Scientist I - Formulation

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