Summary
Onsite CambridgeMultiple openingsCardio-metabolic diseases result in the loss of about 17.9 million lives each year. The Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Area (CVM) part of Biomedical Research at Novartis is committed to changing this alarming statistic by discovering transformative medicines to treat these diseases.We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our Cell Pharmacology team. Here you will advance our understanding of disease biology, contribute to target identification efforts, and work towards the discovery and optimization of new drugs. The work involves collaboration with a host of basic research scientists across multiple disciplines as well as the clinicians who bring our drugs to patients.
About the Role
What you will do:
- Contribute intellectually to experimental design and data interpretation.
- Devise, develop and perform assays for drug discovery, including ion channel research and other cell-based/biophysical/biochemical techniques.
- Support target validation and mechanism-of-action projects, including work with primary cells, human iPSC derived cadiomyocytes, and/or tissues.
- Conduct data analyses and documentation of experiments.
- Collaborate effectively while working in a matrixed reporting environment.
- Employ good laboratory, data recording and data documentation practices.
- Present results in lab and department meetings.
- Assist in writing research documents and publications.
- Provide training and guidance to junior scientists on assays and instruments.
Role Requirements:
- MS degree in biochemistry, molecular or cell biology, biophysics, biomedical engineering or a related field, and >3 years of relevant laboratory experience, or a BS degree with >5 years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with cell culture and demonstrated competence in independently developing/optimizing assays.
- Flexibility and aptitude for learning, with the ability to quickly grasp new techniques and apply them to your work.
- Experience in generation, analysis, and presentation of scientific data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work optimally in a matrixed team environment.
- A record of accomplishments, validated by publications or abstracts, is required, whereas previous industrial experience is preferred but not essential.
Desired skills
- Experience in mechanism of action projects or high-throughput assays for drug discovery is preferred.
- Experience with ion channel-related research or iPSC derived cells is a plus, but not required.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining
to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: While salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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Biomedical Research
Pharma Research
USA
Cambridge (USA)
U175 (FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.
Research & Development
Full time
Regular
No
Biomedical ResearchUSA
