Senior ADME Scientist — Automation & AI-Driven Discovery

Novartis Group Companies; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous time off

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Scientist I/II to support discovery and development through in-vitro ADME assays and next‑gen lab automation for high-quality study data.

You will design, execute and report ADME experiments, interpret data for early discovery, and advance automated workflows integrated with AI-enabled analytics. Strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc with ADME/DMPK experience.
• Experience in drug discovery or development lab or CRO/pharma/biotech desirable.
• Fluent oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and report ADME assays (metabolic stability, permeability).
• Interpret in vitro ADME data to support early discovery and optimization.
• Advance automation strategies to expand lab capacity and standardize execution.
• Contribute to automated, end-to-end ADME workflows with AI-enabled analytics.
• Develop methods for bio-analysis using LCMS-MS, HRMS, ICP-MS.
• Manage timelines and budgets; communicate data and results to teams.
• Prepare internal ADME study reports and regulatory documents.

Skills

ADME knowledge

Lab automation

AI-enabled analytics

Metabolic stability

Permeability assays

Education

BSc in related field

MSc in related field

Tools

LCMS-MS

HRMS

ICP-MS

Automated liquid handling

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Scientist I/II to support discovery and development through in-vitro ADME assays and next‑gen lab automation for high-quality study data.

You will design, execute and report ADME experiments, interpret data for early discovery, and advance automated workflows integrated with AI-enabled analytics. Strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and regulatory documentation.