Senior Scientist, Research Collaborations

Job Description Summary

On site; Cambridge

Research Collaborations (RC) is a unit within Comparative Medicine (CM). RC is a centralized core for best-in-class in-vivo studies partnering with the Disease Area Teams, immersed in the animal well-being 3Rs values. We deliver both high quality hands-on technical expertise coordinating with BR project teams, utilizing, and developing innovative technologies. Our partnership work helps to move discovery and development projects for patients’ unmet medical needs through quality in vivo research data generation.

RC is looking for an experienced Senior Scientist with a broad expertise in animal model development and their applications in different disease areas. The candidate should have a strong scientific background to understand the science, and planning, designing, coordinating, and performing in vivo animal experiments with high technical and ethical standards. In this role you will work closely within the CM, Animal Welfare and compliance (AWC) organization, together with Biomedical Research (BR) disease area project teams.

 

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in scientific discussions, performing critical review of experimental protocols and identifying the best approach for in vivo studies according to project needs.
• Schedule, perform and coordinate state-of-the-art animal experimentation and data interpretation with the highest ethical and technical standards, setting up and validating animal models independently and/or together with BR scientific project teams.
• High level technical expertise with experience in developing novel animal models (Rodent and USDA species).
• Be an excellent team player and show potential to lead associates, ensuring appropriate performance, training, and professional development of the associates. Identify and coach high and low performers (leadership experience advantageous)
• Responsible for ensuring team compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies, and guidelines.

Role Requirements:

Some weekend on call, holiday coverage required.
• Bachelor or Master’s in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience,
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a technical skills tract laboratory animal program
• Strong commitment to animal welfare, research support, and high quality in vivo focused science
• Strong communication with a broad range of stakeholders, strong aptitudes as team player.
• Strong leadership skill base and prior experience of leading a small team of research associates, preferred.
• Responsible for pursuing continuous learning/professional development opportunities, enhancing/expanding skill set, and reviewing CM techniques.
• Fluency in English.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., be able to work from a standing position for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive motion tasks.

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 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.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $97,600-$146,00/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/