Summary
Full time, onsite, #LI-onsite
Novartis' Biomedical Research division is our Innovation engine. Within our Oncology and Radioligand Therapy labs we have bold objectives to transform the lives of millions of people affected by cancer.
Applications are invited for a senior scientist level position managing and coordinating the complex activities of RLT and oncology in vivo labs. We seek an experienced, motivated and ambitious individual with a passion for the in vivo oncology field. The position is based at the Novartis Campus in Basel, Switzerland.
About the Role
The successful candidate exhibits strong management skills, a collaborative team spirit, excellent communication and writing skills and willingness to pro-actively interact across the global matrix organization.
Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:
- Write and maintain accurate animal licenses in accordance with legal requirements and ethical guidelines.
- Contribute to the preparation and review of scientific research reports, papers, and presentations.
- Liaise with animal welfare organizations to coordinate animal care and support their initiatives.
- Closely work with multiple teams across expertise groups within Oncology
- Identify and address day-to-day challenges within the laboratory.
- Act as a contact person for administrative and organizational tasks of the Lab heads and the in vivo team.
- Collaborate with researchers, technicians, and other members of the lab
What you will bring to the role:
- Ph.D. with a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a relevant field.
- At least 5 years of proficiency and hands-on experience with rodent handling, including oncology models.
- A proactive, problem-solving attitude
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Highly collaborative and self-motivated team player
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrates organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- LTK 1 or equivalent (LTK2 preferred)
*Restrictions on flexible working may apply and will be discussed during interview if applicable
Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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