Principal Scientist - Radioligand Therapy (80-100%*)

Job Description

6000+! That’s the number of associates in the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR). This division is the innovation engine of Novartis, focusing on powerful new technologies that have the potential to help produce therapeutic breakthroughs for patients.

The Oncology Research department at Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research is recruiting for a Ph.D. level Principal Scientist with a strong background and track record in cancer cell biology. Expertise in the field of radioligand therapy development and/or radiobiology would be desirable.

The candidate will join an Oncology Drug Discovery Research group located in Basel/Switzerland and will be responsible to lead projects in the areas of oncology drug discovery and radioisotope-based therapies. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class research team at NIBR in Basel, Switzerland.

The successful candidate exhibits strong leadership skills, a collaborative team spirit, excellent communication skills and willingness to pro-actively interact across the global organization. Excellent mentoring and coaching skills will be a necessary asset to develop team members scientifically and professionally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead cross-functional project teams in radioisotope-based therapies
• Define and execute on project strategies
• Guide, supervise and develop team members across functions
• Contribute to clinical development projects within multidisciplinary teams
• Develop novel ideas and concepts aimed at identifying optimal ways to use cancer drugs, including RLTs/radioligand therapies in patients
• Present concepts and projects in a clear, scientifically sound and data-driven, objective manner in different settings and venues
• Closely work with multiple teams across expertise groups within Oncology and across departments in the global organization (e.g. BD&L, Global Drug Development, Commercial)

Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Minimum Requirements

What will you bring to the role:

• Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong cancer biology background and track record of scientific accomplishment at high standards
• Track record of successfully leading multi-disciplinary teams, ideally driving novel concepts/projects through all stages of drug discovery
• Background in radioligand therapy development/radiobiology is highly desirable
• Strong experience in drug development (including experience with IND-enabling studies) would be favorable
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English

Why Novartis?

769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

* This position is eligible for 80-100%* working time, however, some restrictions on flexible working options may apply and will be discussed during interview if applicable.

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