Master Student - Drug Product Development (m/f/d)

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Level 1

Job Description Summary

Location: Schaftenau, Austria

… gain real-world experience for at least 6 months within our DPD team in Kundl/Schaftenau.

Our team in Drug Product Development for Biologics is responsible for the development, characterization and optimization of pharmaceutical dosage forms, including drug formulations and primary packaging, as well as robust manufacturing processes. We work with state-of-the-art technologies to bring new biopharmaceutical products from the lab to full production scale. You will join a committed, interdisciplinary team that collaborates closely to make medications available to patients worldwide.

Join our DPD team in Schaftenau, and help shape the future of healthcare. Let’s continue to build on our momentum — and make an extraordinary impact, together.

Job Description

What we offer: ​

• A chance to work on an innovative pharmaceutical development project for at least 6 months, gaining valuable real-world experience.
• Learn how we develop and optimize pharmaceutical dosage forms for commercial products focusing on the patient’s needs.
• Engage in innovative development approaches, such as novel protein formulation components or hybrid development strategies using both wet lab and in silico tools.
• Onboarding and individual mentoring by an experienced supervisor with deep scientific and technical knowledge.
• The opportunity to gain insights into developing commercial production processes that consistently produce future biotherapeutics for patients worldwide and to learn how we integrate knowledge on protein biochemistry and technical process understanding.

​ Essential Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a master´s program in a relevant field such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Medicine, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, or Process Engineering.
• A solution-oriented mindset and a high willingness to learn new skills and concepts.
• You have a self-driven, team-oriented work style – you take responsibility for your tasks and enjoy working collaboratively.
• Interest for or knowledge in data science, statistical data analysis, and process modeling, simulation, automation and basic programming (e.g. Phyton) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office for data analysis and documentation.
• Advanced communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Novartis Austria is one of the most modern and innovative manufacturing sites in the Novartis network. The sites in Tirol have approximately 3,500 employees and there are approximately 350 employees in the marketing & sales office in Vienna. 
The site in Tirol is in the middle of the Austrian Alps with excellent infrastructure.

Benefits & Rewards :

In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 2.010,75€/month (on a full-time basis).

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.

Accessibility And Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to disabilities.austria@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

Skills Desired

Environment, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure)