Principal Scientist - Translational Intestinal Immunology (80-100%*)
Novartis UK
Basel, Switzerland
Onsite
Mechanistic translational research experience
Hands-on immunological assays mastery
In vitro human system expertise
The role involves leading the Translational Inflammatory Bowel Disease lab to accelerate target discovery and therapeutic compound positioning
Job Summary
The role involves leading the Translational Inflammatory Bowel Disease lab to accelerate target discovery and therapeutic compound positioning.
Candidates will design and execute mechanistic experiments linking human disease biology to druggable targets using biosamples like intestinal biopsies.
The position requires a PhD or MD with at least 3 years of translational research expertise in an interdisciplinary setting.
Matching Summary
The role involves leading the Translational Inflammatory Bowel Disease lab to accelerate target discovery and therapeutic compound positioning.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Mechanistic translational research experience
Hands-on immunological assays mastery
In vitro human system expertise
Mucosal immunology background
Collaboration with data scientists
Nice-to-have
Prior mentoring of junior researchers
Drug discovery program experience
Data science literacy for multi-omic outputs
Experience with patient stratification strategies
Key Requirements
PhD or MD in Mucosal Immunology or related field
Minimum 3 years relevant translational research experience