Senior Manager Process Analytical Sciences (m/f/d) - Vodjo skupine procesne analitike (m/ž/d)

Salary Range:

€46,550.00 - €86,450.00

Job Description Summary

Every sample tells a story. Every data point creates understanding. Every insight brings us one step closer to patients.

At Novartis, our Process Analytical Sciences laboratories are where science becomes insight. By delivering high-quality analytical data and deep scientific understanding, we enable critical development decisions that shape the future of innovative biologic medicines.

We are looking for a Senior Manager Process Analytics to lead a laboratory and a team of talented scientists at our TRD Biologics site in Mengeš. As a leader, you will empower your team to generate insights that drive process understanding, support key development decisions, and contribute directly to the advancement of medicines for patients around the world.

This is an opportunity to combine scientific leadership, operational excellence, and people development in a role that sits at the center of innovation, collaboration, and impact.

• Location: Menges, Slovenia
• #LI-Hybrid

Vsak vzorec pripoveduje zgodbo. Vsaka podatkovna točka ustvarja razumevanje. Vsak vpogled nas približa bolnikom.

V Novartisu so naši laboratoriji Process Analytical Sciences prostor, kjer se znanost spreminja v vpoglede. Z zagotavljanjem visokokakovostnih analitičnih podatkov in poglobljenega znanstvenega razumevanja omogočamo ključne razvojne odločitve, ki oblikujejo prihodnost inovativnih bioloških zdravil.

Iščemo Vodjo skupine procesne analitike, ki bo vodil laboratorij in ekipo nadarjenih znanstvenikov na naši lokaciji TRD Biologics v Mengšu. Kot vodja boste svoji ekipi omogočali ustvarjanje vpogledov, ki izboljšujejo razumevanje procesov, podpirajo ključne razvojne odločitve in neposredno prispevajo k napredku zdravil za bolnike po vsem svetu.

To je priložnost, da v vlogi, ki je v središču inovacij, sodelovanja in vpliva, združite znanstveno vodenje, operativno odličnost in razvoj zaposlenih.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

• •Operational manager for a mid-sized laboratory team.
• •Manager of external laboratory relevant workforce.
• •Collaboration and Leadership:
• •As a team lead, you will be responsible for creating an inspiring environment, to lead a high performing team and ensure sufficient technical and scientific guidance. You and your team will work closely as One Process Analytics (PA) team and manage interfaces e.g. ME and AE teams within PAS. In your role you will also collaborate closely with our BR colleagues ensuring seamless alignment on infrastructure, talent and knowledge.
• •Scientific Excellence:
• Enable physicochemical analytical (PCA) throughput and strong Mass Spectrometry (MS) expertise within PAS Mengeš of assigned pipeline projects for all relevant sample matrices (Drug Substance, Drug Product, Intermediates).
• •Process Excellence:
• •You will own and optimize PA processes e.g. sample management, with cross- functional stakeholders in Slovenia and globally within PAS. You enable laboratory process optimization by translating robotics and physical automation strategies to your teams and ensure execution.
• •Data-Driven Approaches: Utilize data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to analyze large datasets and develop data-driven approaches.

Essential Requirements:

• •University degree in a relevant area e.g. Biochemistry
• •Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, with a focus on achieving team and organizational goals.
• •Process focused: Strong process understanding and proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives including automation.
• •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization. Fluent in English and Slovene.
• •People Development: Commitment to the growth and development of your team and individual team members, with a track record of successful mentoring and coaching.
• •Technical and Scientific Expertise: Familiarity with selected physicochemical analytical methods and knowledge of Mass Spectrometry.

Desirable Requirements :

• •PhD is desirable
• •Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry and relevant experience in a leadership position

We offer permanent employment with 6 months of probation period. Submit your application with the CV in Slovenian and English language.

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:

Slovenia: €46,550 – 86,450

The 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.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

In addition to your base salary, you will be eligible for benefits listed below:

Annual bonus for all employees: 12% of annual base salary.

Holiday allowance: In 2025 it amounted to €2,496 (net). For 2026 it amounts to €2,678.28 (net).

Yearly performance-based bonus: In 2025 it amounted to €2,538.64 (gross), including the winter allowance.

Voluntary supplementary pension insurance: Novartis in Slovenia provides voluntary supplementary pension insurance (5.844% of gross salary, capped annually at €3.224,18).

Shift allowances: shift work (15%); multi-shift work (20%); night work (70%); work on Sundays and public holidays (50%). (if selected candidates will work in shifts)

Insurance:

Additional accident insurance: During employment at Novartis, the employee is insured 24/7 in the event of death or disability resulting from an accident.

Specialist insurance: Group health insurance providing faster access to specialist healthcare services at Triglav Health Insurance Company d.d. for you and your family members.

Care Connect: A program offering confidential, personalized support for mental health and well-being through therapy, counselling, tools, and more.

Other benefits in accordance with legislation and collective agreements: Transportation, meal allowance, and other supplements.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

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.

Vaše ključne odgovornosti:

• •Operativno vodenje srednje velike laboratorijske ekipe.
• •Vodenje zunanjih sodelavcev, relevantnih za delo laboratorija.
• •Sodelovanje in vodenje: Kot vodja ekipe boste odgovorni za ustvarjanje navdihujočega okolja, vodenje visoko uspešne ekipe ter zagotavljanje ustreznega tehničnega in znanstvenega usmerjanja. Z ekipo boste tesno sodelovali kot enotna ekipa Process Analytics (PA) ter upravljali sodelovanje z ekipama ME in AE znotraj PAS. V svoji vlogi boste tesno sodelovali tudi s sodelavci BR ter zagotavljali nemoteno usklajevanje na področju infrastrukture, talentov in znanja.
• •Znanstvena odličnost: Omogočanje izvajanja fizikalno-kemijskih analiz (PCA) ter zagotavljanje visoke ravni strokovnega znanja s področja masne spektrometrije (MS) znotraj PAS Mengeš za dodeljene projekte v razvojnem portfelju in vse