Novartis Pharma AG - July 4, 2026

Job ID

REQ-10081158

Jul 02, 2026

Switzerland

Available in: English

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join our Comparative Medicine (CM) team. In this role, you will provide high-quality in vivo research support and contribute to the design and execution of preclinical studies within a dynamic, multidisciplinary research environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring scientific excellence, operational efficiency, and compliance with animal welfare and regulatory standards.

About the Role

Internal job title: Senior Scientist I/II

Position Location: Basel, CH onsite #LI-onsite

This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role; please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Join our Comparative Medicine team as a Senior Scientist I and play a pivotal role in advancing impactful preclinical research. In this highly specialised, hands-on position, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute in vivo studies, ensuring scientific excellence, operational efficiency, and the highest standards of animal welfare.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a cutting-edge research environment, contribute to meaningful drug discovery programmes, and help shape both study outcomes and team capabilities through your expertise, collaboration, and commitment to quality.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on in vivo research support, including compound administration, blood and tissue collection, and clinical observations
Contribute to study design, setup, and implementation of animal models and experimental techniques
Coordinate and execute PK/PD studies and support ex vivo or in vitro assays as required
Collaborate closely with research teams to ensure alignment with scientific objectives and study parameters
Support planning, scheduling, and operational coordination of research activities
Contribute to team development, including training and mentoring colleagues
Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and animal welfare standards

Essential Requirements

Education & Experience

Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent qualification (Bachelor + 7 years of experience in in vivo studies, or Master + 3 years of experience in in vivo studies). Recent PhD graduates (within the last 3 years) will also be considered.
LTK1 Certification (or equivalent)

Technical Expertise

Strong hands-on experience with in vivo techniques (e.g., dosing, sampling, clinical monitoring)
Knowledge of PK/PD study execution and experimental design
Familiarity with animal welfare regulations and SOP-driven environments

Skills & Competencies

Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data
High level of accountability, reliability, and scientific curiosity
Proficient in English

Desirable Requirements

In vivo experience across multiple disease areas

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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Salary Range

Primary location salary range: CHF 76,300.00 - CHF 141,700.00

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