Senior Scientist, Lead Identification and Optimization (LIDO)

Novartis • Cambridge, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and experienced biology expert to join our Lead Identification and Optimization (LIDO) teams at our research site in Cambridge (MA, US). You will accelerate drug discovery by producing high quality data on compounds tested in cellular and biochemical profiling assays, working closely with your colleagues in global Discovery Sciences (DSc) and project teams within Biomedical Research (BR) located in Cambridge and Basel. You are a self-motivated, curious, creative and agile biologist with strong experience in developing cellular and/or biochemical profiling assays to support the early drug discovery flowchart. You enjoy lab work and process improvement as well as supervising students. You enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and want to positively impact drug discovery through advancing early hits into drug discovery development candidates.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, or equivalent qualifications, with 5+ years’ relevant experience
• Strong expertise in either biochemical or cellular assay development.
• Proven experience in executing profiling assays in a drug discovery organization.
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary global teams.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to shifting priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adapt biochemical and/or cellular profiling assays into robust and standardized assays to support testing of newly synthesized compounds generated by project teams with a focus on fast turnaround times with regards to delivering data.
• Develop, document and maintain SOPs for LIDO process and quality control.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements to enhance lab processes, performance and reliability.
• Coordinate and plan execution of LIDO profiling assays with internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
• US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level