Principal Scientist, Adpkd Biology Lead (renal Research)

Novartis

Cambridge, MA, United States
Base: $108,500 - $201,500 for principyl scientist ...
Onsite
Adpkd biology expertise
Target triage and validation
Advanced human-relevant model systems
The Principal Scientist, ADPKD Biology Lead is a senior, lab-embedded scientific leader responsible for shaping and executing ADPKD discovery biology strategy across a portfolio of preclinical programs

Job Summary

  • The Principal Scientist, ADPKD Biology Lead is a senior, lab-embedded scientific leader responsible for shaping and executing ADPKD discovery biology strategy across a portfolio of preclinical programs.
  • The role will translate insights from human genetics and disease biology into differentiated target hypotheses, lead target triage and validation in advanced human-relevant model systems, including 3D platforms, and deliver decision-grade biology packages to enable robust, biology-driven portfolio go/no-go decisions and progression to preclinical proof-of-concept.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

The Principal Scientist, ADPKD Biology Lead is a senior, lab-embedded scientific leader responsible for shaping and executing ADPKD discovery biology strategy across a portfolio of preclinical programs.

Salary

Base: $108,500 - $201,500 for Principal Scientist I, $126,000 - $234,000 for Principal Scientist II; Bonus/Equity: performance-based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards; Benefits: comprehensive health, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ADPKD biology expertise
  • target triage and validation
  • advanced human-relevant model systems
  • drug discovery experience
  • mechanistic pharmacology
  • team leadership and mentoring

Nice-to-have

  • complex renal cell platforms
  • large-scale dataset analysis
  • 3D human cyst models
  • collaboration and communication skills
  • curious mindset
  • data analysis
  • design of experiments

Key Requirements

  • PhD in relevant biological sciences
  • 8–10+ years kidney disease research
  • drug discovery experience in pharma/biotech
  • deep expertise in renal cystogenesis pathophysiology
  • experience with target identification and validation
  • excellent English communication skills

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