About the Role

In the Senior Scientist role, you will use your knowledge of bioanalytics and lab/instrument skills to develop, validate and analyze clinical samples focusing on our novel modality biologics portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

• Independently designing, developing, and validating assays, and performing sample analysis using biological techniques for PK, PD and immunogenicity following SOPs and guidelines.
• Being responsible for all assigned study/lab/project activities, and providing input to bioanalytical strategies.
• Data processing, evaluating results, interpreting data, and drawing relevant conclusions. Critically analyzing data on study and project levels.
• Conducting lab activities and keeping timely raw data records in accordance with company and health authority guidelines.
• Preparing study protocols, reports, and contributing to health authority documents.
• Maintaining high level of competence on routinely used laboratory equipment and/or LIMS systems. Evaluating and setting up new technologies as they are introduced to the lab.
• Contributing to the general lab environment, including instrument maintenance, writing/updating templates and SOPs, software validation activities, ordering supplies, etc.
• Coaching and mentoring in a matrix team environment.

Essential requirements:

• College/university degree in biological related sciences or equivalent, with 3+ (Masters) or 5+ (Bachelors) years of experience. Experience in regulated biologics bioanalysis preferred.
• Strong laboratory skills with proficiency in several biological techniques (ELISA, ECL, PCR, etc.) and their associated software.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and organize work across multiple projects to meet timelines
• Eagerness to take on additional responsibilities when required; flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and strategies.
• A collaborative spirit and willingness to mentor/coach peers

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! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Division
Biomedical Research

Business Unit
Pharma Research

Location
Switzerland

Site
Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity
C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area
Research & Development

Job Type
Full time

Employment Type
Regular

Shift Work
No