Zusammenfassung
In Global Discovery Chemistry (GDC) at the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), we are at the core of Novartis’ purpose, designing and making new molecules for treating patients. We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate researcher with a strong scientific background in chemistry or related life science disciplines, a curious mind-set, and cultural agility to invent innovative medicines and advance the frontiers of drug discovery in a highly collaborative environment. Join us and help reimagine medicine!
About the Role
Your responsibilities
- Co-lead multidisciplinary project teams with a focus on medicinal and synthetic chemistry in a highly collaborative environment with colleagues in GDC US/Switzerland and Indian CROs, to discover and develop novel therapies for high unmet medical needs
- Develop and realize integrated team plans and flexible chemistry strategies to effectively drive projects
- As a primary contact to the CRO, implement best practices for CRO management and ensure productivity, efficiency and project priority alignment
- Work in close collaboration with multiple NVS line functions to enable project success through state-of-the-art drug discovery approaches
- Integrate complex project data to develop scientific hypotheses and design molecules in collaboration with colleagues in GDC US/Switzerland to address key project questions
- Ensure timely data reporting into NVS databases
- Act as an ambassador of NIBR to external groups and develop new relationships
What you will bring to the role
- PhD degree in chemistry or related life science discipline with profound understanding of medicinal/synthetic organic chemistry and at least 12+ years of drug discovery experience
- Significant CRO- and project leadership experience and a track-record of impact on multiple projects, from hit generation to development candidate selection. An in depth understanding of multi-parameter optimization and ability to integrate disease biology, ADME and toxicology data to solve complex drug discovery problems
- A mind-set of curiosity and openness to diverse thinking, with an enthusiasm to develop yourself and others
- Excellent written and verbal English communication and strong influencing skills, with an ability to present and discuss project strategies and challenges
- Interest in disruptive technologies and science trends, such as data science and automation/miniaturization, and their application to drug discovery
- Strong understanding and adherence to Novartis established health, safety and environmental policies
- Aptitude to work in a fast-paced team-oriented matrix environment
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Accessibility and accommodation
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