Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Prioritize projects in the oncology chemistry portfolio in Basel and Cambridge and deliver development candidates
• Define overall strategy in collaboration with the oncology leadership team and other stakeholders (GDC, PKS, PCS, TRD, etc)
• Contribute to basic research programs and influences integration of new technologies to enhance productivity; Facilitate biotech and academic collaborations with an objective to bring in-licensing and new scientific opportunities
• Set scientific & cultural objectives for the chemistry department, ensure top notch talent development & capability building to drive innovation, prioritize and plan resources. Act as role model and mentor for all associates. Develop and coach next generation scientists and leaders. Propose and implement unit operations and budgets
• Represent GDC at Integrated Cancer Board (ICB) and Oncology Leadership team
• Member of global Discovery Chemistry Leadership Team (DCLT)

Essential Requirements:

• Ph.D. chemistry, the physical sciences or other related field
• Minimum two years of post-doctoral experience in synthetic and/or medicinal chemistry or equivalent field
• Minimum 10 years of drug discovery experience in academic and/or pharma environment
• Track record of delivering multiple development candidates
• Experience in leading a large (>10) chemistry group

Desired Requirements:

• Experience in at least one disease area
• Experience as project leader, group leader, or department leader

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! Learn more here: http://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: http://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: 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 $270,400 to $405,600/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/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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