Principal Scientist - Basel, Schweiz - Novartis

Novartis

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Basel, Schweiz

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

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Beschreibung

393346BR

Principal Scientist - Medicinal Chemist %):
Switzerland

About the role

Location:
Basel, Switzerland

Fulltime, Onsite, #LI-Onsite
At Novartis we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. We use innovative science and technology to address some of society's most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible.

How can we continue to advance our science to help even more patients in need? We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous, and collaborative people are empowered to ask new questions, make bolder decisions, and take smarter risks.

In Global Discovery Chemistry (GDC) in Novartis' Biomedical Research organisation we are at the core of Novartis' purpose.

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate researcher with a strong scientific background in chemistry or related life science discipline, a curious mind-set, and cultural agility to invent innovative medicines and advance the frontiers of drug discovery.

Join us and help reimagine medicine

Your responsibilities will include:

Work highly collaboratively in a multidisciplinary project team to discover and develop novel therapies across various disease areas
Working with different modalities from classical small molecules to larger molecules such as peptides and to potential radioligand conjugates to discovery the next generation of Radioligand Therapies (RLT).
Integrate complex data to develop scientific hypotheses and design molecules to address key project questions aided by in silico tools; synthesize novel derivatives using complex multistep synthesis or parallel automated synthesis
Experiment in a first class laboratory infrastructure, deploy novel technologies, and collaborate with internal and external partners around the world to progress our projects
Mentor, coach, and develop a dynamic team of scientific associates
Discuss and communicate scientific results at project/group meetings, decision boards, and external conferences
Contribute to patent inventorship and scientific publications
In addition to pipeline project responsibilities, participate in global initiatives shaping the future of drug discovery at Novartis Biomedical Research

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

Role Requirements

What you will bring to the role:

A PhD in chemistry or related life science discipline with excellent theoretical and practical experience in e.g. synthetic organic chemistry, drug discovery, chemical biology
Postdoctoral experience in academia or industry is preferred but not required
Demonstrated trackrecord of initiating, leading, or being a key contributor to cutting edge research in chemistry or life sciences
A mindset of curiosity, creativity, collaboration and openness to diverse thinking, with an enthusiasm to develop yourself and others
Ability to critically interpret results, build new experimental hypotheses, and take calculated risks and smart decisions
Passion for small molecule design and handson chemistry experimentation in the laboratory
Excitement to explore all modalities within the classical low molecular weight space and beyond
Aptitude to work in a fastpaced teamoriented matrix environment
Excellent oral and written communication and strong influencing skills

Why Novartis:

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world.

How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us

Accessibility and accommodation

Division
Biomedical Research

Business Unit
Global Discovery Chemistry

Work Location
Basel

Company/Legal Entity
Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area
Research & Development

Job Type
Full Time

Employment Type
Regular

Shift Work
No

Early Talent
No