PhD Scientist, Translational Immuno-Oncology Research

Essential Requirements:

• This position will be located at the Cambridge, MA site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will not require travel as defined by the business (domestic and/ or international).

• Ph.D. in immunology, cancer immunology or related field

• T cell expertise a plus

• Minimum 8-10 years of post-doctoral, academic and/or industrial experience in cancer and/or immunology research

• Experience with cell and gene therapy a plus

• Independent, self-motivated and track record of innovation

• Creativity, enthusiasm and excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills

• Demonstrated experience fostering a constructive culture to enable talent development while managing and leading team members

• Demonstrated experience with a breadth of immune, cellular, and molecular biological methods

Desirable Requirements:
• Experience in T cell biology, primary cell culture, immune cell assay techniques and/or in vivo immune models

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:
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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-rewards (link is external)

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