Principal Scientist - Medicinal Chemist (80-100%*)

What you will bring to the role:

• A PhD in chemistry or related life science discipline with excellent theoretical and practical experience in e.g. synthetic organic chemistry, drug discovery, chemical biology
• Postdoctoral experience in academia or industry is preferred but not required
• Demonstrated track-record of initiating, leading, or being a key contributor to cutting edge research in chemistry or life sciences
• A mind-set of curiosity, creativity, collaboration and openness to diverse thinking, with an enthusiasm to develop yourself and others
• Ability to critically interpret results, build new experimental hypotheses, and take calculated risks and smart decisions
• Passion for small molecule design and hands-on chemistry experimentation in the laboratory
• Excitement to explore all modalities within the classical low molecular weight space and beyond
• Interest in disruptive technologies and science trends, such as data science and automation/miniaturization, and their application to drug discovery
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced team-oriented matrix environment
• Excellent oral and written communication and strong influencing skills

Why Novartis:
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!

Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people (link is external) and culture

You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits (link is external) rewards

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*Restrictions on working flexibility may apply to this position and can be discussed at interview as required

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