• Evaluate the latest single cell isolation & preservation, scRNA-seq library preparations protocols and sequencing technologies (10x genomics, BD Rhapsody, Scale / Parse Bioscience etc) for its application in clinical research.
• Collaborate and cross train with a variety of biomarker modalities (e.g. mass and flow cytometry) and other state of the art technologies (e.g. spatial transcriptomics and spatial proteomics) to integrate results and overcome limitations.
• Close collaboration and training with bioinformatics teams towards analysis of multidimensional single cell datasets, data integration and interpretation.
• Drive the validation and implementation of innovative single cell omics workflows for clinical research in internal labs as well as with external vendors.
• Discuss experimental setups, analysis plan and interpret data to enable proof of mechanism, dose selection & proof of biology across early clinical programs and present results at internal meetings.
• Ensuring quality and timely delivery of data generated through outsourced activities.
• Contributing to support protocols and writing quality reports and laboratory manuals.

TM Academy is designed for individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences:

• Career starters: recent university degree graduate within the past 2 years
• Career changers: professionals with experience from a different field
• Career relaunches: professionals wanting to return to work after a career break

During the TM Academy you will 

• be trained and onboarded by experts 
• embark on a progressive, blended and flexible learning experience covering conceptual, theoretical and experiential techniques 
• gain hands-on experience by contributing to and supporting a range of clinical operations work tasks 
• broaden your professional horizon by doing deep dives in different areas aligned with your interests and based on open opportunities, such as Clinical Trial Team Leads, Finance, Feasibility, Data Sciences and others

Role requirements

• Recent graduate (advanced degree e.g., PhD, PharmD, MSc.) in laboratory/clinical or related fields ideally with some experience with scRNA-seq technologies (e.g., CITE-seq/scBCR/TCR/ multiplexing strategies) and scRNA-seq data analysis (e.g. Seurat, Scanpy)
• Good programming knowledge (e.g. R, phyton, batch) and familiarity with scRNA-seq software (e.g. CellRanger) and HPC environments. 
• Prior exposure to clinical trials would be an advantage
• Passion, curiosity to explore novel technologies, develop innovative biomarker solutions, investigate the science of the disease and compound, and interpret the conclusion related to biomarker data?
• Keep up to date with scientific research and new technologies to contribute to innovation in the field
• Curiosity and openness to work in a matrix organization and collaborate with cross functional global team
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Are you interested? - Submit your CV and motivation letter explaining your profile and interest in English to http://www.novartis.com/careers

Refugees with a valid S Swiss permit are also welcome to apply. 
 
Accessibility and accommodation 
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable 
accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to 
diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.