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Remote Position (USA), United States of America
Remote only
Band
Level 4
Job Description Summary
LI#-Remote
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Formulates and leads/co-leads novel projects with team or enables matrix collaboration on project/technology solutions to achieve creative results for impact on BR goals. Generates innovative ideas within own team and/or project team/functional community to meet new technical requirements and/or answer project key scientific/technical/development questions. Establishes target dates and priorities to enable data-driven advancements in project teams, within own team, and with collaborators, or within functional community.
The Study Monitor is appointed to each outsourced preclinical study based on relevant technical expertise, designated disease area and/or scientific background knowledge and acts as the primary scientific contact for the Study Director at the Contract Research Organization (CRO).
The Study Monitor is responsible for overseeing the progress of the study and for ensuring that the study is conducted, recorded and reported according to the study protocol. The Study Monitor should ensure that the study is compliant with the appropriate GLP regulations, Novartis animal welfare policies, CRO in-house standard operating procedures, Novartis expert recommendations (where feasible) and all relevant international regulatory guidelines/regulations.
Resolution of study related issues, liaisons with internal experts and informing the appropriate people in a timely manner is pivotal to the performance of this role. The study phases and sample delivery timelines should be strategically overviewed and tracked to ensure that internal contributor reports are delivered to the CRO on time and that the CRO meets its agreed main reporting timelines.
Communication skill is critical to this role in forming strong working relationship with other Target team members.
Works closely with the PCS-Operations and PCS Project Team Member (PTM) to formulate a project outsourcing strategy.
Has a working knowledge of HA regulations (Swiss medic, OECD, FDA) to support conduct of GLP compliant toxicology studies.
May be PCS part-time PTM
Essential Requirements:
• PhD or MVSc/MS/M.Pharm with 7+ years of experiences in drug discovery and/or development, preferably as Study Director or Study Monitor in the early preclinical screening and GLP studies
• In-depth knowledge of toxicology assays in early development, Safety pharmacology and genotoxicity
• Proficient with full range of techniques used in job and core areas. Working knowledge of tools and
processes used in drug design and development.
• Excellent communicators, strong team players and have a high level of logistical/planning ability.
• Registration and certification with one of the International Toxicology reg
This is a dual posting. The final level & title of the offer role would be determined by the hiring team based on the skills, experience & capabilities required to perform the role at the level the role has been offered.
The salary for this position is expected to range between:
Principal Scientist I: $119,700 and $222,300 per year.
Principal Scientist II: $126,000 and $234,00 per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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 strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
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Salary Range
$119,700.00 - $222,300.00
Skills Desired
Animal Models, Bioinformatics, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Ethics, Laboratory, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Research, Risk Assessment, Toxicology