Job description
As a Scientist in Biomarker Development, you will work in close collaboration with Molecular and Cellular Sciences study leaders and clinical teams to implement internal and external biomarker activities, and provide interpretation of results to enable mechanistic, safety and efficacy understanding. You will be developing and validating innovative biomarker solutions, implementing new methodologies, delivering high quality data and playing a pivotal role in phase human clinical trials.
What you will be doing
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and validate fit-for-purpose biomarker assays with a special focus on ligand binding assays
- Contribute to the implementation of internal and external (outsourced) biomarker activities in clinical studies
- Generate and interpret data to enable proof of mechanism, dose selection & proof of biology across early clinical programs and present results at internal meetings
- Implement and apply innovative biomarker solutions
- Develop knowledge in additional biomarker modalities and/or technologies
- Conduct activities in compliance with Novartis policies, Values and Behaviour and relevant guidelines
- Network internally to expand scientific and technical knowledge.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Minimum requirements
- BS/MS degree in Biology, Immunology or equivalent
- Professional experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment, developing bioanalytical assays for soluable biomarkers
- Experience working with ligand binding assays
- Good understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to Biomarker Development (e.g. GCP, ICH)
- Demonstrable experience with any of the following: SoftMax Pro WATSON LIMS, SMARTBook,
Our Expectations
- Develop and validate fit-for-purpose soluble biomarker solutions
- Independently design, execute, and interpret experiments
- Ensure high quality and timely delivery of internal and external results
- Provide subject matter expertise for transferring, implementation and monitoring of assay development, validation and sample analysis at external providers
What Novartis can offer you?
Yes, we offer exceptional benefits and competitive salaries. However, we offer more. Here you will:
- Access novel technologies and applications
- Get first hand experience in Translational Medicine for human clinical trials
- Work with the latest technologies
- Be part of a world class organization dedicated to providing solutions to un-met medical needs
- Join an organization that is committed to your development and advancement
Why consider Novartis?
769 million patients were impacted by Novartis products in 2020.
. And while we are proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?
We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you are given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you are empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges surround you.
We are Novartis. Join us and help us reimagine medicine.
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