Principal Scientist Ii

Novartis

San Diego, CA, USA
Base: $126,000.00 - $234,000.00; bonus/equity: per...
Onsite
Neurodegenerative disease research
Cns drug delivery
Oligonucleotide and/or aav therapeutics
Contribute to creating and developing novel therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disease, with an emphasis on CNS drug delivery, oligonucleotide and/or AAV therapeutics

Job Summary

  • Contribute to creating and developing novel therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disease, with an emphasis on CNS drug delivery, oligonucleotide and/or AAV therapeutics.
  • Lead a team of associates in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments to deliver high quality data and enable timely project decisions.
  • 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

Contribute to creating and developing novel therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disease, with an emphasis on CNS drug delivery, oligonucleotide and/or AAV therapeutics.

Salary

Base: $126,000.00 - $234,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based cash incentive and annual equity awards eligibility; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability, 401(k), generous time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Neurodegenerative disease research
  • CNS drug delivery
  • Oligonucleotide and/or AAV therapeutics
  • In vivo models of neurodegenerative disease
  • Gene expression, functional testing, imaging

Nice-to-have

  • Creative, fast-paced environment
  • Results-oriented scientist
  • Enthusiastic and highly motivated
  • Diligence and attention to detail

Key Requirements

  • PhD in neuroscience, biology or related field
  • 5+ years post PhD in neurodegenerative diseases/CNS drug delivery
  • 2+ years in industry (highly preferred)
  • 2+ years managing a team of associates
  • Expertise in establishing in vivo models
  • Proficiency in neuroscience lab methodologies

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