Principal Scientist II

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 126000 - 234000

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Level 4

Job Description Summary

Novartis Neuroscience Genetics Medicine Unit (GMU) is looking for a project leader at the cutting edge of discovery and development of innovative medicines for neurodegenerative disorders. The GMU specializes in leading gene therapy and RNA-based therapeutics through dynamic multi-disciplinary collaborations. We are seeking an enthusiastic highly motivated results-oriented scientist based at our San Diego site with a proven track record of success in a creative fast-paced environment and experience managing teams directly and indirectly.

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Job Description

Onsite - #LI-Onsite

Location: San Diego CA

Internal job title: Principal Scientist II

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to creating and developing novel therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disease with an emphasis on CNS drug delivery oligonucleotide and/or AAV therapeutics.

Communicate project strategy scientific vision and data to key stakeholders.

Lead a team of associates in the design execution and analysis of experiments to deliver high quality data and enable timely project decisions.

Deliver impact to projects by following both technical and conceptual trends in the neurodegenerative field.

Develop and integrate models of neurodegenerative disease using in vivo systems in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams across the organization.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams consisting of experts in molecular biology drug discovery biologics and chemistry.

Expertly relay information to all levels of the organization as well as with our external partners and collaborators.

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in neuroscience biology or a closely related field

5 years (post PhD) of specific expertise in neurodegenerative diseases and/or CNS drug delivery with two years in industry highly preferred

2 years experience managing a team of associates

Deep understanding of the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disease and/or CNS drug delivery.

Demonstrated expertise in establishing in vivo models of neurodegenerative disease to study disease mechanisms.

Exceptional proficiency in various laboratory methodologies within neuroscience including gene expression functional testing and imaging.

Excellent problem-solving skills diligent attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a complex matrix teams. Thinking creatively to tackle scientific and operational challenges in a fast-paced drug discovery environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in animal models of neurodegenerative disease.

Experience in CNS drug delivery modalities

The salary for this position is expected to range between $126000.00 - $234000.00 USD 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 addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

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.

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Range

$126000.00 - $234000.00

Skills Desired

Analytical Skill Analytical Skill Analytical Thinking Chemical Biology Chemistry Clinical Trials Collaboration Communication Skills Curious Mindset Data Data Analysis Design Of Experiments Detail-Oriented Drug Development Drug Discovery Ethics Gene Therapy Immunology Inventory Management Laboratory Lifesciences Machine Learning (ML) Management Medical Research Molecular Biology 10 more

Required Experience:

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BandLevel 4Job Description SummaryNovartis Neuroscience Genetics Medicine Unit (GMU) is looking for a project leader at the cutting edge of discovery and development of innovative medicines for neurodegenerative disorders. The GMU specializes in leading gene therapy and RNA-based therapeutics throug...