Senior Principal Scientist

12+ years

Not Disclosed

Hyderabad

10 Nov. 6, 2024

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Opportunity: Senior Scientist - Medicinal and Synthetic Chemistry at Novartis

Location: Hyderabad, India
Division: Biomedical Research | Business Unit: Pharma Research
Company: Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Job Type: Full-time | Employment Type: Regular

At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. Through innovative science and technology, we are tackling some of the most pressing healthcare challenges of our time. In 2021, our products touched 766 million patients globally. But we know there’s more to be done, and we need passionate, curious, and collaborative people like you to help us continue advancing our science and improve patient outcomes. Join us to help reimagine medicine!

As part of the Global Discovery Chemistry (GDC) team at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), we are at the heart of Novartis' mission to design and develop new molecules that can address unmet medical needs. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Scientist with a strong background in medicinal and synthetic chemistry to help us drive the next generation of drug discovery.

About the Role:

In this role, you will co-lead multidisciplinary project teams focused on medicinal and synthetic chemistry. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across GDC US/Switzerland and Indian CROs to discover and develop therapies for diseases with high unmet needs. You will also drive key projects, using your expertise to guide research and work across functions to enable project success.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Collaboration: Co-lead and support multidisciplinary project teams, driving chemistry strategies for novel drug discovery projects in collaboration with global teams in the US and Switzerland, as well as external partners.
CRO Management: Act as the primary point of contact for CROs. Implement best practices for CRO management to ensure alignment with project priorities, enhance productivity, and maintain efficiency.
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute integrated team plans and flexible chemistry strategies to effectively move projects forward in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
Data Integration & Reporting: Analyze complex data and collaborate on scientific hypotheses to design molecules, integrating disease biology, ADME, and toxicology data to drive project success.
External Engagement: Represent Novartis and NIBR to external partners, building relationships with external scientific groups and fostering new collaborations.
Timely Reporting: Ensure that all data and findings are accurately and promptly reported into Novartis' internal databases and shared with project teams.

What You Will Bring to the Role:

PhD in Chemistry or related life science discipline with deep expertise in medicinal/synthetic organic chemistry and at least 12+ years of experience in drug discovery.
CRO Leadership & Project Impact: Proven experience managing CROs and leading drug discovery projects from hit generation to development candidate selection. Strong understanding of multi-parameter optimization to solve complex drug discovery problems.
Curiosity & Open-Mindedness: A mindset that values diverse perspectives, with a strong enthusiasm for continuous self-development and mentoring others.
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to present and discuss scientific strategies and challenges clearly.
Interest in Emerging Technologies: A passion for disruptive technologies in drug discovery, including data science, automation, and miniaturization.
Health & Safety Commitment: A thorough understanding of Novartis' health, safety, and environmental policies, with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented matrix environment.

Why Novartis?

At Novartis, we believe in empowering our associates to make bold decisions and take smart risks. We are a community of passionate, curious, and collaborative individuals, working together to create breakthroughs that improve and extend people's lives. Ready to join us in this mission?

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Location:

Hyderabad, India

Company/Legal Entity:

Novartis Healthcare Private Limited

Functional Area:

Research & Development

Employment Type:

Full-time, Regular

Accessibility & Accommodation:

Novartis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance during the recruitment process or need accommodations to perform essential job functions, please contact us at diversityandincl.india@novartis.com.