OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced human geneticist. This role requires strong strategic and leadership skills, as well as expertise in genetics with a proven ability to identify the causal drivers of disease. You will be adept at leveraging these approaches within an interdisciplinary team to foster innovation and discover novel targets. As the site lead for Basel, you will have the opportunity to directly and indirectly lead a small team.This position is part of the Human Genetics & Targets group within the Discovery Sciences (DSc) department in Biomedical Research (BR) at Novartis. The DSc Human Genetics & Targets team is a global group of computational and experimental scientists dedicated to validating or invalidating genetics-driven target hypotheses. The team\'s extensive expertise in genetics analytics, biology, and translatable models is enhanced by DSc\'s capabilities in AI, functional genomics, chemical biology, and more. The team collaborates with disease area specialists to not only identify disease associations but also to understand the underlying disease mechanisms and advance drug discovery projects to benefit patients in need.ResponsibilitiesLeading a small team and working within a larger genetics computational group to plan, develop, and implement human genetic strategies for drug discovery projects in alignment with department and company goalsWork with interdisciplinary project teams across a variety of disease areas to deliver (fit-for-purpose) human genetics analyses for drug discovery impactGuiding the use of population scale biobanks and serving as a champion for a human genetic cohortCoaching and mentoring the next generation of genetics expertsBringing scientific curiosity and enthusiasm to make discoveries in a collaborative and team-focused environmentEngaging as an insightful and proactive member of the DSc Human Genetics Data Science team to shape the strategic direction of the team and broader BR genetics effortsWhat You’ll Bring To The RolePhD with 7+ years of post-graduate work or equivalent experience in geneticsExperience analyzing and interpreting human genetics data is a mustExtensive experience with the management and analysis of large biobank data is a must and experience of multiple biobanks is preferredStrong leadership skills and experience leading computational scientistsDrug discovery experience in an industry setting is encouraged but not requiredExperience with additional ‘omics data (RNA sequencing, epigenetics, proteomics) and NGS dataA curiosity for emerging technologies and methodsExceptional collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills, learning agility, and an interest in engaging with peers for the design and implementation of new ideasA strong publication recordFluency in Python, R, SQL and/or other relevant programming languagesNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Why NovartisHelping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and RewardsRead our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
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