In vivo Senior Scientist (80-100%)*

Opportunity for Senior Scientist Role in Comparative Medicine

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Comparative Medicine team at our Basel location. In this role, you will provide essential in vivo research support and contribute to the design and execution of preclinical studies within a multidisciplinary research environment.

About the Role

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a cutting-edge research setting, focusing on impactful preclinical research that advances drug discovery programs. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure scientific excellence and operational efficiency while upholding the highest standards of animal welfare and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on in vivo research support, including compound administration, blood and tissue collection, and clinical observations.
• Contribute to the study design, setup, and implementation of animal models and experimental techniques.
• Coordinate and execute PK/PD studies and support ex vivo or in vitro assays as needed.
• Collaborate with research teams to ensure alignment with scientific objectives and study parameters.
• Support the planning, scheduling, and operational coordination of research activities.
• Contribute to team development through training and mentoring of colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and animal welfare standards.

Essential Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent (Bachelor's degree with 7 years of in vivo experience, or Master's degree with 3 years of experience). Recent PhD graduates (within the last 3 years) may also be considered.
• LTK1 Certification (or equivalent).

Technical Expertise:

• Strong hands-on experience with in vivo techniques (e.g., dosing, sampling, clinical monitoring).
• Knowledge of PK/PD study execution and experimental design.
• Familiarity with animal welfare regulations and SOP-driven environments.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data.
• High level of accountability, reliability, and scientific curiosity.
• Proficient in English.

Desirable Requirements

In vivo experience across multiple disease areas is preferred.

Why Join Us?

At Novartis, we believe that helping individuals with diseases and their families requires more than just innovative science. It calls for a community of intelligent, passionate people collaborating, supporting, and inspiring one another to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. We invite you to join us in creating a brighter future together.

Benefits and Rewards

Explore all the ways we will support your personal and professional growth.

Location

Basel, Switzerland.

Salary Range

CHF76,300.00 - CHF141,700.00