Principal Scientist- Biomarker Expert-Biomarker Development (80-100%*)
Inseriert am: 04.08.2021
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Job ID 323398BR Position Title Principal Scientist- Biomarker Expert-Biomarker Development (80-100%*) Apply to Job
Job Description
1! 1 purpose...to reimagine medicine and strive to be one of the leading companies in Precision Medicine through the delivery and execution of an end-to-end biomarker strategy!
We deliver “fit for purpose” integrated biomarkers in our clinical trials, leveraging diverse expertise and knowledge in genetics, genomics, protein and cellular biology, digital devices, and state of the art data sciences. Our innovative spirit enables the development and application of cutting-edge technologies that address key clinical questions across programs in many disease areas.
What you’ll be doing
As a Principal Scientist within Biomarker Development Molecular & Cellular Sciences group you will partner with disease area, translational medicine specialists to define and execute a robust “fit for purpose” clinical biomarker strategy that addresses key scientific and clinical questions for programs in early and late clinical development phases.
Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
• As the biomarker clinical expert in project teams, you will provide scientific technical insights; contribute to the overall clinical study biomarker strategy and plan, lead the execution and support interpretation of biomarker data to enable proof of mechanism, proof of biology, safety and efficacy understanding and patient selection
• Identify cellular and soluble biomarker needs and gaps in early and late projects, leading to the internal and external evaluation, validation and implementation of targeted innovative biomarker assays.
• Partner with outsourcing functions to identify and evaluate new Clinical Research Organisations according to project, technical and quality needs and drive transitioning and monitoring of internally developed assays to external vendors
Minimum requirements
What you will bring to the role:
• PhD or MD in Immunology or cell biology or equivalent related experience and 5+ years of industry experience in immunology or related fields
• Extensive understanding, knowledge and experience in flow cytometry, ligand binding assay technologies
• Extensive experience in technical validation and implementation of cellular and soluble biomarker assays in clinical studies according to international guidelines
• Proven ability to work and lead in a global organizational and scientific environment
• Solid understanding of tools, practices and processes employed in clinical trial settings and drug development
What Novartis can offer you?
Yes, we offer exceptional benefits and competitive salaries. However, we can offer more. Here you will:
• Play a critical role in clinical development to define disease stage or progression, predict the safety or efficacy of medication, select a group of patients who would benefit most from a given therapy, and identify additional clinical indications suitable for a drug, across all indications
• Join a global group of ~110 associates in Basel Switzerland, Cambridge Massachusetts, East Hanover New Jersey and Shanghai, China.
• Work with the latest technologies
• Be part of a world class organization dedicated to providing solutions to un-met medical needs
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. 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.
*Some restrictions on flexible working options may apply and will be discussed during interview if applicable.
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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 progressively 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! Division NIBR Business Unit Translational Medicine Location Switzerland Site Basel Company/Legal Entity Novartis Pharma AG Functional Area Research & Development Job Type Full Time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No
