Principal Scientist I Or Ii**, Pk Sciences Therapeutic Areas

Novartis

Basel, Switzerland
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Hybrid
Ph.d. or pharm.d. in clinical pharmacology
Expertise in drug metabolism and pk/pd evaluation
Experience in late discovery to clinical development
Novartis is seeking a Principal Scientist I or II in PK Sciences to develop and implement pharmacology strategies for late clinical development in Basel, Switzerland. The role involves collaboration across various therapeutic areas and requires expertise in pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, and clinical pharmacology

Job Summary

  • This role drives close interdisciplinary collaboration among PK Science disciplines, Drug Disposition, and Modeling & Simulation to achieve a holistic perspective on drug properties.
  • The position involves developing and executing clinical pharmacology strategies to support compound development from discovery through late-stage clinical trials across major therapeutic areas.
  • Candidates will author critical regulatory documents including IND/IMPDs and NDA/BLAs while utilizing AI and machine learning for data automation and predictive modeling.

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Novartis is seeking a Principal Scientist I or II in PK Sciences to develop and implement pharmacology strategies for late clinical development in Basel, Switzerland. The role involves collaboration across various therapeutic areas and requires expertise in pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, and clinical pharmacology.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. or Pharm.D. in clinical pharmacology
  • Expertise in drug metabolism and PK/PD evaluation
  • Experience in late discovery to clinical development
  • Knowledge of regulatory sciences and IND/NDA submissions
  • Cross-functional project team collaboration skills

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on experience with AI and Machine Learning approaches
  • Leadership experience overseeing ADME/DMPK strategies
  • Global project team exposure
  • Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. / Pharm.D. degree required
  • 0-2 years experience (Principal I) or 2+ years lead role (Principal II)
  • Background in academia, CRO, biotech, or pharma
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

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