Job Description Summary
Location: Basel, Switzerland. Full time onsite.
Job Description
About the role:
The Oncology Translational Research (OTR) group within Novartis Biomedical Research seeks a highly motivated lab head to drive the translational strategy for early clinical radioligand therapy (RLT) programs. The role involves collaborative work with various groups across the drug development spectrum including drug discovery, data science, and early clinical development groups. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team and will be tasked with the design and execution of preclinical translational studies and clinical biomarker plans.
Key responsibilities
* Lead a research team and collaborate with groups across BR Oncology.
* Contribute to biomarker strategies and supervise translational experimental plans for various RLT drug discovery programs.
* Design and conduct translational studies, dissect the biological mechanisms driving response and resistance to RLT, and develop rational drug combinations.
* Mentor and develop associates with various levels of experience.
Essential Requirements
* Ph.D. in molecular, cellular cancer biology, or related fields.
* Minimum 2 years of postdoctoral and/or industry experience in an Oncology/Cancer biology relevant field.
* Recognised academic publication record.
* Deep understanding of cancer cell biology; familiarity with innovative cell and molecular biology techniques.
* Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills; scientific curiosity.
* Proficiency in working collaboratively and flexibly on various projects.
* Strong communication skills at ease with conveying complex scientific concepts.
Desirable Requirements
* Strong foundational knowledge and experience in cell death mechanisms, DNA damage response and repair, radiobiology or RLT.
* Expertise in prostate cancer biology.
* Proficiency with data mining and computational skills.
* Track record in managing a research team and scientific projects.
Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or to receive more detailed information about essential functions of a position, please email us and include the job requisition number in your message.
Skills Desired
Biomedical Research, Cancer Biology, Cancer Cell Biology, Cancer Cells, Cell and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Cell Death, DNA Damage, Drug Development, Molecular Biology
Required Experience
Staff IC
Job Description Summary
Location: Basel, Switzerland. Full time onsite #LI-Onsite
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