Principal Scientist II - Pharmacology

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Design pre-clinical in vivo studies to explore novel hypotheses, screen candidate molecules, and establish proof-of-concept of new modalities

Develop in vivo CDX, PDX, and syngeneic models to evaluate anti-tumor activity, PK/PD relationships, relevant biomarkers, and key translational questions

Manage associate-level scientists

Collaborate with cross-functional project teams

Critically analyze and present results within a multidisciplinary team environment

Careful adherence to animal protocols and proper documentation of data and methods in electronic laboratory notebook

Qualifications:

PhD with 5-8 years of research experience as a postdoc or in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry

Deep knowledge of antibody drug conjugates

Extensive experience working with CDX and PDX xenograft tumor models and/or syngeneic models

Expertise in cell culture, PCR, ELISA, western blot, and flow cytometry

Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills, including a proficiency with PowerPoint and commonly used data analysis programs, such as Prism and Excel

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $126,000 and $234,000 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and

experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published

salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the

role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and

disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$126,000.00 - $234,000.00

Skills Desired

Analytical Skill (Inactive), Analytical Skill (Inactive), Analytical Thinking, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Communication Skills (Inactive), Curious Mindset, Data (Inactive), Data Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Drug Discovery Process, Ethics, Gene Therapy, Immunology, Inventory Management, Laboratory (Inactive), Leading Project Teams, Lifesciences (Inactive), Machine Learning (ML), Management (Inactive), Medical Research {+ 10 more}