Director, Disease Modelling & Portfolio Strategy
Novartis Group Companies
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Job summary
Novartis Group of Companies in Cambridge, MA, seeks a senior leader to build and guide a disease modelling and quantitative pharmacology team. The role blends discovery through clinical development, with hybrid onsite presence averaging 12 days per month in Cambridge.
The position offers Director or Executive Director levels, with salary ranges disclosed below and a comprehensive US benefits package. You will drive scientific innovation and influence portfolio decisions.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in biology or related field.
- 10+ years at Director level or 15+ at Executive Director level in disease/modelling disciplines.
- Proven leadership and team-building experience in pharma/biotech.
- Experience applying mechanistic disease models to inform decisions.
- Strong understanding of drug discovery and development processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on disease modelling and talent development.
- Define and execute disease modelling strategies aligned with portfolio priorities.
- Develop and apply mechanistic disease models to understand progression and response.
- Drive portfolio-level impact including target selection and prioritisation.
- Collaborate with leadership to shape scientific priorities and strategy.
- Establish modelling platforms, workflows, and best practices across programs.
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Job description
Novartis Group of Companies in Cambridge, MA, seeks a senior leader to build and guide a disease modelling and quantitative pharmacology team. The role blends discovery through clinical development, with hybrid onsite presence averaging 12 days per month in Cambridge.
The position offers Director or Executive Director levels, with salary ranges disclosed below and a comprehensive US benefits package. You will drive scientific innovation and influence portfolio decisions.
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