Senior Expert Engineering — Novartis
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Salary Range
CHF93,800.00
CHF174,200.00 Job Description Summary Location: Basel, Switzerland #onsite Role Purpose:
- Salary Range:
- CHF93,800.00
- Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide technical leadership in cross-functional device development subteams for autoinjector and other drug-device combination product development projects
- & Rewards
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide technical leadership in cross-functional device development subteams for autoinjector and other drug-device combination product development projects
- Define design input requirements and specifications, and author, review, and approve Design History File (DHF) documentation
- Lead design verification and characterization activities to demonstrate compliance with applicable requirements, standards, and intended use
- Provide technical input to regulatory submission dossiers and support responses to health authority questions related to device design, performance, and verification activities.
- Perform technical investigations and root cause analyses, identify corrective actions, and implement robust technical solutions to prevent recurrence of product and process issues.
- Ensure development activities comply with applicable regulations, standards, and internal procedures
What the company offers
- & Rewards
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
- Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: CHF 93,800 to CHF174,200
- The 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 f
Company and context
- Collaborate with external partners, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal manufacturing organizations to ensure successful device development and industrialization.
- Ensure documentation and materials are delivered to support clinical studies, registration, and commercial manufacturing.
- Provide scientific and technical guidance to team members, facilitate knowledge sharing, and contribute to the development of engineering best practices. Role Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in medical device and/or combination product development
- Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills in English are required
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead technical initiatives in a matrix environment. Experience in design verification
- Good knowledge of applicable medical device regulations and industry standards Experience working with suppliers and CMOs
- Experience with Design Controls and Design History File (DHF) documentation Minimum 80% on site work (4 days/week) Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
- Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Additional details
- Job Description Summary Location: Basel, Switzerland #onsite
- The objective is to develop and/or integrate innovative drug delivery systems with drug formulation and author state-of-the-art technical documentation for health authorities and production.
- Provide scientific and technical guidance to team members, facilitate knowledge sharing, and contribute to the development of engineering best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead technical initiatives in a matrix environment. Experience in design verification
- Good knowledge of applicable medical device regulations and industry standards Experience working with suppliers and CMOs
- Experience with Design Controls and Design History File (DHF) documentation Minimum 80% on site work (4 days/week) Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Notes and original content
- CHF174,200.00
- Job Description Summary
- Location: Basel, Switzerland #onsite
- Role Purpose:
- Job Description
- Role Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead technical initiatives in a matrix environment.
- Experience in design verification
- Good knowledge of applicable medical device regulations and industry standards
- Experience working with suppliers and CMOs
Questions about this listing
What salary does Novartis offer for this role?
Novartis lists CHF 99'500 - 151'000 gross per year for this position in Basel. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Novartis offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Novartis during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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