Scientist II, Chemistry

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is Novartis' global research organization and is committed to discovering innovative medicines that cure disease and improve human health. By conducting more relevant and predictable drug discovery that can yield new and better medicines for patients, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is redefining drug discovery in the post-genomic era.

Over the past four years, Novartis Pharmaceuticals has had the greatest number of new molecular entities approved by the US FDA. With its broad focus on diseases for which there is a need for better medical therapies, and with over 3,000 talented, dedicated research scientists worldwide, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is well-positioned to ensure Novartis maintains its strong pipeline and highly successful track record in new drug discovery.

Novartis Institutes has sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts (headquarters); Basel, Switzerland; Horsham, UK; East Hanover, NJ; Vienna, Austria; Tsukuba, Japan and Emeryville, California. Novartis Institutes' Cambridge facilities encompass 950,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Research in cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, ophthalmology and muscle disease is headquartered in Cambridge. In addition, Cambridge is home to the following platform technologies: Global Discovery Chemistry, Functional Genomics, Developmental & Molecular Pathways, and Models of Disease Center.

In order to attract and develop an exceptionally talented and committed staff, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research offers an innovative and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, insurance, savings, retirement, and work/life benefits. Within our Medicinal Chemistry Group in Emeryville, CA., we have an opening for a individual with a MS in chemistry, preferably 10+ years medicinal chemistry experience in the pharmaceutical industry, a demonstrated proficiency in the preparation of complex organic molecules and a proven track record in contributing within multidisciplinary drug discovery project teams. In addition to being proficient in preparation of organic molecules, the applicant must be experienced in the use of HPLC, LCMS, IR and NMR instrumentation and the interpretation of the data generated as required for the analysis and characterization of organic molecules. The successful applicant will become a member of Medicinal Chemistry Group and will be expected to integrate into one of our multidisciplinary project teams. As such, (s)he will be expected to perform innovative research to aid in the discovery and development of novel therapeutically relevant compounds. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required for communication and direction of assistants, presentation of scientific results at team and project meetings, maintenance of laboratory notebooks, writing of experimental protocols and patents, and preparation of internal/external reports. Limited travel may be required. Title and compensation commensurate with experience.
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. M/F/D/V