Senior Scientist I, Comparative Medicine Training and Innovation

Novartis • Cambridge, MA

250d • $93,800 - $174,200

About The Position

Training and Innovation (T&I) is a centralized group within the In vivo Science & Technology (IST) platform at the Comparative Medicine (CM) functional unit. T&I team members are responsible for planning and conducting in-person training of simple to complex in-vivo procedures for all associates who will be working with animals at Novartis Biomedical Research (BR). In parallel, T&I team works closely with BR's in-vivo community to develop and standardize novel animal models and innovative in-vivo technologies needed for target discovery and drug development. Together with animal well-being 3Rs focus, T&I team fosters insights on the best practices collaborating with BR's in-vivo scientists for technical/surgical guidance as well as implementing new technologies/models. T&I is looking for a highly experienced Senior Scientist I candidate with excellent knowledge and skillset with animal work in an industrial vivarium setup primarily for rodents, and for some USDA species. The position requires skills that include hands-on experience on dosing with multiple routes of administration, surgical manipulations, extensive pre-and-post dose/surgery monitoring, euthanasia with blood/tissue collection. The work also comprises of practicing principles of animal welfare together with applications for various innovative/novel in-vivo procedures. The candidate ideally should have experience of training in-vivo scientists, on a range of simple to complex techniques/practices. The candidate will require working in a fast-moving team environment, coordinating with various members within IST/CM and with multiple BR teams in a highly collaborative and matrix organization. All the activities in T&I team directly support the in-vivo work essential for target discovery and development of novel therapeutics at BR for patients with unmet medical need.

Requirements

• Bachelor in Biomedical/Pharmacological Sciences or equivalent Veterinary/animal science degrees.
• LAT certification desirable, Master's degree desirable.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with simple to complex in-vivo technical skills in industry.
• Additional In Vivo surgical experience required.
• Strong knowledge for academic/industrial animal welfare and in-vivo scientific research.
• Prior experience of training in-vivo associates is highly desirable.
• Responsible for pursuing continuous development opportunities, enhancing/expanding skillset.
• Fluent in oral and written English. Conversant in mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., be able to work from a standing position for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive motion tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute training on multiple in-vivo procedures for BR in-vivo scientists in-person, maintaining high ethical and technical standards on site.
• Actively participate on performing best-in-class training practices and thrive for developing an efficient training program.
• Proactively responsible for maintaining compliance with institutional/regulatory policies.
• High level hands-on surgical expertise; knowledge in developing novel animal procedures/techniques.
• Liaise with research community for comprehension of scientific rational behind study parameters to determine training needs.
• Excellent team player, show potential to lead associates/scientists on training; some prior leadership experience is advantageous.
• Responsible for reviewing/streamlining SOPs, records/documents for efficient work process.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $93,800- $174,200/year.
• Total compensation package may include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree