Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation is seeking a Research Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacologist-CVM to join our Cardiovascular and Metabolic (CVM) Disease Area team. You will play a key role in developing breakthrough medicines by designing and executing preclinical in vivo experiments in an interdisciplinary setting.
What You'll Do
- Design, execute, analyze, and document pre-clinical in vivo experiments in rodent models.
- Plan and perform pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) studies, including compound dosing (SC, PO, IV), blood sample, and tissue collection.
- Perform biochemical analyses on collected samples.
- Assist in data analysis and interpretation.
- Present results in lab and department meetings.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of related laboratory experience, or a Master’s degree with related experience.
- Experience in handling, dosing (SC, PO, IV), and phenotyping rodent models of disease.
- Proven expertise in in vivo experimental design and execution.
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists.
- Basic knowledge of statistics and experience with common statistical software for biomedical research.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong written, oral, and record keeping skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with an emphasis on cardiometabolic disorders.
- Cardiovascular disease drug discovery experience.
- Histology experience, including tissue processing and sectioning (particularly cardiovascular tissues).
Team & Environment
You will work independently and collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary setting as part of the in vivo pharmacology team within the Cardiovascular and Metabolic (CVM) Disease Area.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: Research Scientist I: $60,600- $112,600/year | Research Scientist II: $77,000-$143,000/year
- Eligibility for annual equity awards depending on level.
- Performance-based cash incentive.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability benefits.
- 401(k) with company contribution and match.
- Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Cambridge, MA.
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.
