Novartis

Isotope Project Lead (Associate Director S&T)

Italy · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerNovartis
LocationItaly
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted24 Apr 2026

Job Description Summary

Location: Ivrea, Italy #onsite

Role Purpose:
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).

Develop, optimize and transfer radioisotopes production and purification/separation processes. This is done in close collaboration with the relevant development centers, and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

Manage inter functional project plan and budget using the Project Planning tool or System

Identify issues and potential bottlenecks within projects and proposes options

Contribute to the Radioisotope TRD-related activities. 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.

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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.

Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

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

Minimum Requirements:

BSc. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent scientific degree.

Desirable MSc., 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.D. or equivalent

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

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 needed 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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