As a Research Scientist in the preclinical Radioligand Therapy team, you will develop and characterize oncology models, evaluate novel treatments, and generate insights to support the Oncology portfolio. Collaborating across global laboratory and project teams, you will apply your experience with rodents, pharmacology, bioanalysis, and imaging to help translate innovative science into potential new therapies for patients.
Your tasks
- Develop and characterize novel in vivo oncology models to support preclinical radioligand therapy research.
- Conduct efficacy studies evaluating novel radioligand therapies across oncology programs.
- Perform biodistribution studies and metabolite analyses to inform pharmacology decisions.
- Conduct small-animal positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and computed tomography (CT) imaging studies.
- Support in vitro and ex vivo activities, including cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, autoradiography, polymerase chain reaction, and Western blotting.
What you bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cell Biology, Medical Physics, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo oncology models, including dosing, sampling, and animal welfare requirements.
- Practical in vivo experience gained within an academic or industry biomedical research laboratory.
- Training and practical experience working safely with open radioactive sources.
- Advanced written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate scientific findings effectively.
- Experience with positron emission tomography, single-photon emission computed tomography, or computed tomography imaging in rodents and subsequent image analysis (desirable).
- Experience with cellular and molecular biology methods (desirable).
- Experience with immunohistochemistry, tissue processing, and sectioning (desirable).
- Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills, with experience working across interdisciplinary and cross-site teams (desirable).
What the company offers
- Expected annual base salary range: 76,300.00 - 141,700.00 CHF.
- Performance-based bonus eligibility depending on certain performance parameters.
- Competitive benefits in kind, including insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, and global recognition programs.
- Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible.
- Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
- Long-term equity awards granted at group level may be part of the package.
- Pay equity is a fundamental principle of employment policy.
About the company
Novartis is committed to reimagining medicine and building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities served.