##  [Research and development](/research-and-development "Research and development") 

 We are an innovative medicines company with research and development at our core. Our R&D engine powers an industry-leading pipeline focused on delivering transformative medicines to fight disease, restore possibility and help people live life on their own terms.

 

Researchers in Biomedical Research work across several diseases areas to uncover insights into the origins and pathogenesis of disease to drive drug discovery and early development, while the Development organization leads the advanced clinical development of those medicines, running large clinical trials and steering the way to regulatory approval and access for patients.

This work is powered by technology platforms that help us innovate across our core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic, Oncology, Immunology, and Neuroscience. We focus on two established platforms – chemistry and biotherapeutics – as well as three advanced platforms – xRNA, radioligand therapy, and gene and cell therapy – we believe will continue to play an increasingly important role in delivering new medicines for patients.



 



 ![Fiona H. Marshall, Ph.D](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cta_image/public/2022-10/fiona-marshall-media-content.jpg.webp?itok=u7mdWpI1 "Fiona H. Marshall, Ph.D") 

 

### "By building on our strengths, including our long history of scientific innovation and technological leadership, we aim to discover the next generation of medicines that will make a real difference to people’s lives"

**Fiona H. Marshall**, President, Biomedical Research



 

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 ![Shreeram Aradhye,  President, Development and Chief Medical Officer](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cta_image/public/2022-05/shreeram-aradhye-portrait_0.jpg.webp?itok=U_HnochA "Shreeram Aradhye,  President, Development and Chief Medical Officer") 

 

### "Our greatest impact comes from collaborating with those who share our purpose to develop new medicines that enable physicians to change their practice and ultimately reach all people who can benefit from them."

**Shreeram Aradhye**, President, Development and Chief Medical Officer



 

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###  Our research areas 

We discover and advance innovative treatments for diseases with high unmet need

 

 

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 ![Novartis researchers are working on an experimental, regenerative medicine in osteoarthritis. ](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2021-10/regrowing-knee-cartilage-novartis-researchers-slideshow-3.jpg.webp?itok=5R77DGiL "Researcher working at a lab bench, whilst two fellow scientists have a discussion in the background.") 

 

###  Our pipeline 

We maintain a focused portfolio of investigational medicines intended to alleviate society’s greatest disease burdens

 

 

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 ![Tyler Patron researches cystic fibrosis](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2021-07/tyler-patron-image.jpg.webp?itok=i-8E3g2f "Tyler Patron researchers cystic fibrosis") 

 

###  Our technology platforms 

We’re pursuing platforms that offer more targeted approaches to treat patients

 

 

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##  Clinical trials 

Clinical trials are at the heart of our work to bring innovative medicines to people with a particular disease or condition. These studies ensure that an investigative medicine is effective and safe, and rely entirely on patients and healthy volunteers. Learn more about clinical trials at Novartis including opportunities to get involved.



 

 [Learn More](/clinicaltrials "Learn More") 



 

 



 





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##  Postdoc program 

This program grants appointments to postdocs at Novartis for up to four years under dual mentorship from a Novartis mentor and an academic mentor.



 

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##  Collaborations 

Our science is deeply interconnected and nimble, open and accepting of criticism, prioritized to win in a competitive landscape, and – most importantly – impatient in its delivery to patients.

Our research benefits from an external network of more than 300 academic and 100 industry alliances focused on areas of mutual scientific interest.



 

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###  A legacy of blood cancer innovation 

Building on more than two decades of chronic myeloid leukemia research, the R&D teams at Novartis pursued an investigational treatment unlike any other.

 

 

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 ![A highly trained Novartis specialist dresses in full personal protective equipment to work on the radioligand therapy production line](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2024-04/novartis-indianapolis-rlt-1920x620.jpg.webp?itok=AFg56uKX "A highly trained Novartis specialist dresses in full personal protective equipment to work on the radioligand therapy production line") 

 

###  Drug delivery, service delivery, and the future of cancer care 

State-of-the-art Novartis manufacturing facility in Indianapolis fortifies the foundation of an entirely new paradigm in pharmaceutical drug delivery.

 

 

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 ![portrait of Dr Bülent Kızıltan, Global Head of AI & Computational Sciences](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2024-04/bulent-kiziltan-portait.jpg.webp?itok=Z4QcMlPW "Dr Bülent Kızıltan, Global Head of AI & Computational Sciences") 

 

###  From black holes to AI driven drug discovery – collaboration wins the day 

Dr Bülent Kızıltan, Global Head of AI & Computational Sciences

 

 

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###  Recent jobs in research 

Novartis looks for dedicated team members to join its research efforts around the world. We recruit the best and brightest at all levels of expertise.











 



 

Novartis looks for dedicated team members to join its research efforts around the world. We recruit the best and brightest at all levels of expertise.

 Others, Germany, International 

  [Werkstudent Marketing Neuroscience (m/w/d)](/careers/career-search/job/details/req-10085643-werkstudent-marketing-neuroscience-mwd-de-de)  

 

 

 Quality, Austria, Operations 

  [Quality Team Leader QA Operations (m/w/d)](/careers/career-search/job/details/req-10079811-quality-team-leader-qa-operations-mwd-de-de)  

 

 

 

 Technical Operations, Austria, Operations 

  [Maintenance Technician (Instrumentation)](/careers/career-search/job/details/req-10085487-maintenance-technician-instrumentation-de-de)  

 

 

 Research & Development, USA, US 

  [Medical Science Liaison, Cardiovascular – Michigan Territory](/careers/career-search/job/details/req-10085380-medical-science-liaison-cardiovascular-michigan-territory)  

 

 

 

 

 

  [See more jobs](/careers/career-search) 

  

 





###  Translational medicine research at Novartis 

Too often, new therapies fail to bridge the treacherous gap that lies between research and entry into human clinical testing. Our team of translational medicine researchers work to bridge this gap and ensure that safe, effective and innovative treatments reach patients as quickly as possible.



 

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