Sr. Business Analysis; IT Bioinformatics

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; 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.At the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research Inc, our mission is to discover innovative medicines that treat disease and human health. The best and brightest scientists need cutting-edge, state-of-the-art computing systems. We're building an IT organization to deliver just that, How can you help?Our opportunity:The Information System Group in NITAS serves the global NIBR biological research community by providing them with cutting edge informatics platforms as well as in-depth data analysis services. The members in this group will have a chance to serve as a participant in groundbreaking medical research activities as NIBR re-defines the grammar for medicine in the this exciting post-genomic scientific era. Core Competencies The ideal candidate should be a highly motivated team player with a strong understanding of informatics solutions to biology, especially in the area of data visualization/statistical analysis and with proven record of building/integrating effective tools for scientists to help them in their daily work.Responsibilities:· Actively work with scientists/computational biologists in a disease area to understand their needs· Define proper data analysis solution(s) to meet their scientific needs· Perform rapid prototyping to refine the requirements with proper documentation · Work with internal and external software teams, where appropriate to design/implement proper solutions to meet scientists' needs· Work either as a team member or lead a team to deliver data analysis platforms to scientists/computational biologists· Work effectively with different NITAS groups to ensure a globally consistent implementation schemeAbout NITASWe are in a new era of IT for scientific research. Scientific advances are challenging all aspects of computing, from data analysis to global collaboration. NIBR is making a strategic investment into IT capabilities and is positioning itself to deliver the systems and services that are critical to the future of drug discovery. The IT organization is seeking senior leadership, skilled designers, and energetic developers who share our vision that science serves a greater purpose in improving human health.About NIBRThere is no greater privilege than to work towards bettering human health, and no more exciting arena in which to do so than through discovery of new medicines." -- Mark C. Fishman, President, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical ResearchAt Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), the global research organization of Novartis, we are committed to discovering innovative medicines to cure disease and improve human health. This is today's frontier of science.New medicines do not appear overnight. Although Novartis has had more new medicines approved in recent years than other companies, we are not complacent. With nearly 4000 talented, dedicated employees around the world, we are committed to leveraging knowledge we gain from our own innovative research, as well as discoveries made by our collaborations with leading academic institutions and biotechnology companies.At Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, our culture of science is open, entrepreneurial, and collegial, unwilling to accept barriers or conventional wisdom. By hiring the best academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical trained scientists, we have fostered an atmosphere for drug discovery where innovation is rewarded. We have created a dynamic and flexible culture that values and leverages each associate's diverse background, unique style and wealth of experience. It is ultimately the talent of the individual that determines the project's success, while our state-of-the-art technologies and resources enable these ideas to be realized.QualificationsQualifications:· Bachelor's degree in mathematics and/or advanced degree in biology· At least 3-5 years hands-on experience on data analysis in a drug discovery, scientific or biotech environment· Strong communications and interpersonal skills· Proven capabilities interacting with scientists and being customer service oriented· Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team· Extensive knowledge in key statistical tools, and data visualization/analysis tools such as Spotfire, MatLab· Solid understanding of relational databases and familiarity with Oracle and/or SQL server Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. M/F/D/V Job ID: 43257BR