Senior Expert I

Novartis • Cambridge, MA

5d • $126,000 - $234,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Expert I will develop and maintain the LIMS, pipeline framework, pipelines, and assays to produce high-quality, analyzable datasets for clinical trial teams and additional research, including bed-to-bench and back-translation activities that address scientific questions. The role works with partners ranging from laboratory associates to clinical trial data management to develop assays supporting clinical trials and research. It also implements robust tooling for new assay development and the integration of new data types from CROs and collaborations. The position includes design, development, maintenance, and support of the NGDx LIMS, pipeline framework, pipelines, and assays, including quality control. The current codebase uses Java, Python, and R.

The position is based in the office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Novartis will not sponsor visas or provide relocation support for this role.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of work experience in the job offered or a related position.
• Experience developing, implementing, and delivering data products, data strategies, data governance frameworks, and data quality standards relevant to clinical applications.
• Experience working with diverse, large-scale clinical data sources, such as clinical trials, real-world data, genomics, imaging, and digital health.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the LIMS, pipeline framework, pipelines, and assays to produce high-quality, analyzable datasets.
• Provide datasets for clinical trial teams and additional research, including bed-to-bench and back-translation activities.
• Work with partners, including laboratory associates and clinical trial data management, to develop assays supporting clinical trials and additional research.
• Implement tooling for developing new assays and integrating new data types from CROs and collaborations.
• Design, develop, maintain, and support the NGDx LIMS, pipeline framework, pipelines, and assays, including quality control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior