Senior Scientist I, Comparative Medicine – Training and Innovation

Novartis Farmacéutica; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Senior Scientist I to join their Training and Innovation team. This role involves planning and conducting in-person training on complex in-vivo procedures for associates working with animals. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience in an industrial vivarium setup, particularly with rodents, and will be responsible for developing novel animal models and innovative technologies. If you are passionate about animal welfare and eager to contribute to groundbreaking research that impacts patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

Discretionary awards

Full range of medical benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with in-vivo technical skills.
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare and in-vivo scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute training on in-vivo procedures for scientists.
• Maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory policies.

Skills

In-vivo technical skills

Surgical expertise

Animal welfare knowledge

Training in-vivo associates

Mathematical calculations

Education

Bachelor in Biomedical/Pharmacological Sciences

Veterinary/animal science degrees

Master’s degree

Job description

Senior Scientist I, Comparative Medicine – Training and Innovation

Job ID: REQ-10048849

Date: Apr 17, 2025

Location: USA

Summary

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, the 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, the 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 in 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 the 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 needs.

About the Role

Your Key Responsibilities:

1. As a member of the T&I team, you are responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing training on multiple in-vivo procedures for BR in-vivo scientists in-person, maintaining high ethical and technical standards on site.
2. Actively participate in performing best-in-class training practices and strive for developing an efficient training program. Proactively responsible for maintaining compliance with institutional/regulatory policies.
3. High level hands-on surgical expertise; knowledge in developing novel animal procedures/techniques.
4. Liaise with the research community for comprehension of scientific rationale behind study parameters to determine training needs.
5. Excellent team player, show potential to lead associates/scientists on training; some prior leadership experience is advantageous.
6. Responsible for reviewing/streamlining SOPs, records/documents for efficient work processes.

Role Requirements:

1. Full time on-site; weekend/holiday coverage as/when required.
2. Bachelor in Biomedical/Pharmacological Sciences or equivalent Veterinary/animal science degrees.
3. LAT certification desirable, Master’s degree desirable.
4. 5+ years of hands-on experience with simple to complex in-vivo technical skills in industry.
5. Additional In Vivo surgical experience required.
6. Strong knowledge of academic/industrial animal welfare and in-vivo scientific research.
7. Prior experience in training in-vivo associates is highly desirable.
8. Responsible for pursuing continuous development opportunities, enhancing/expanding skillset.
9. Fluent in oral and written English. Conversant in mathematical calculations.
10. 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.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $93,800- $174,200/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical.

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Division: Biomedical Research

Business Unit: Pharma Research

Location: USA

State: Massachusetts

Site: Cambridge (USA)

Company / Legal Entity: U175 (FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.