Summary
-Senior Scientist I:Independently conceives and executes experiments that implement project strategy and test independently‐ generated hypotheses. May bring new technique(s) into lab/ process. Increasingly proficient at supporting multiple activities in parallel. Provides input to operational and/or strategic discussions related to own technical knowledge.
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
- Senior Scientist I:Designs/executes experiments and identifies next steps based on analysis of own data and data from other lab contributors.
- Independently modifies existing lab techniques/processes and implements techniques new to the lab.
- Communicates results and conclusions to project meetings.
- May provide input to internal/ external publications including writing relevant sections.
- Skilled in collaboration across project team labs.
- May suggest/build new network connections within existing project teams.
- Routinely trains members of lab and broader project team in familiar techniques.
- Expected (if needed) to undertake organizational responsibility (such as equipment power user, lab safety rep).
- Accountable for increasingly complex experiments; key contributor to the success of drug discovery, technology, and/or early development projects.
- Brings ideas from a concept or question to a decision in experimental design, based on previous observations.
- Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate/ Postgraduate in Life Sciences with 5-7 years relevant experience working in pharmaceutical GLP setting.
- Good working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements
- Knowledge of animal welfare requirements related to study conduct
- Good communication skills, and excellent logistical/planning skills
- Previous experience with software for online information and program management is a plus
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