Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Novartis • Cambridge, MA

320d • $103,600 - $192,400

About The Position

Global Discovery Chemistry, working across five disease areas in Novartis BioMedical Research, is seeking a highly talented and motivated medicinal chemist to join our department in Cambridge, MA. Here, we value your ideas, personal growth, and career aspirations. You will be surrounded by and learn from curious colleagues across multiple disciplines. You will have opportunities to explore the power of cutting-edge science and technology and will be empowered to take smart risks and to use your creativity and resourcefulness to tackle the world's toughest medical challenges. We are looking for individuals with cross-disciplinary knowledge and scientific leadership skills. Successful candidates will be dynamic and curious lab-based scientists with high learning agility.

Requirements

• PhD in organic chemistry with 0-3 years of industrial experience; BS or MS with >15 years' experience
• A record of scientific achievement from the lab exemplified by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or patent inventorship
• Strong laboratory presence and experience mentoring scientists
• Efficient time management skills, demonstrated by successful multi-tasking between driving projects from the bench, experimental design and data analysis
• Outstanding communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, natural curiosity and desire for learning and growth

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with machine learning and/or AI tools and technologies
• Experience with different drug modalities, such as peptides

Responsibilities

• Contribute chemistry expertise at all stages of a project, from inception, early project validation, optimization, candidate selection, and through to early development
• Apply experience and innovative methods to solve challenges in compound synthesis and diversification; advise other chemists locally and globally on matters of organic chemistry
• Work closely with other experts in multi-disciplinary teams to analyze complex data, identify key drug discovery issues, propose creative solutions, and execute on medicinal chemistry designs that guide teams to success and decision points
• Develop leadership skills to help drive project strategy and provide insightful guidance to tackle medicinal chemistry problems

Benefits

• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility
• Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Potential for sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree