Principal Scientist

393346BR

**Principal Scientist - Medicinal Chemist (80-100%*)**:
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 multi-step 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 track-record of initiating, leading, or being a key contributor to cutting edge research in chemistry or life sciences
- A mind-set 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 hands-on chemistry experimentation in the laboratory
- Excitement to explore all modalities within the classical low molecular weight space and beyond
- Aptitude to work in a fast-paced team-oriented 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