What you’ll bring to the role:
Senior Principal Scientist:
PhD in computational chemistry, computational biology, computational chemical biology, or related field
7+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience applying computational methods to drug discovery and small molecule design as a member of therapeutic project teams
3+ years of experience in a supervisory role and mentoring CADD team members
Ability to work comfortably as an individual contributor as well as supervisor
Expert proficiency in one or more commercial drug discovery platform such as ICM, Schrödinger, CCG and/or OpenEye
Extensive expertise in medicinal chemistry principles, cheminformatics, ADME, ML/AI and structure-based drug discovery
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills
Assoc Director:
1. 10+ years industry experience in CADD
2. 5+ years personnel supervision and mentoring experience
3. Experience with strategic planning and guidance for CADD team needs such as software platform and skills growth and development
Why consider Novartis?
We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment—where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.
We are Novartis. Join us and help us reimagine medicine.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to
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The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $174,000 - $261,000/ year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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