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Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

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Job Description Summary

The Global Discovery Chemistry community at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), is seeking a highly talented and motivated medicinal chemist to join our Global Discovery Chemistry Department in Emeryville, CA.

Here, we value your ideas, professional development, and career aspirations. You will collaborate with and learn from curious colleagues across multiple scientific disciplines; you will have opportunities to explore the power of cutting-edge science and technology; you will be empowered to take smart risks and to use your creativity and resourcefulness to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.


 

Job Description

Internal Job Title: Senior Scientist I/Senior Scientist II

Position Location: onsite, Emeryville, CA

Your responsibilities include:

  • Independently create hypotheses, design compounds and carry out multi-step syntheses of small molecules

  • Use contemporary medicinal chemistry principles to drive science to key decision points

  • Analyze and interpret data, solve synthetic issues and design follow-up experiments

  • Collaborate with peers and work effectively as part of a cross-functional team

  • Adhere to laboratory safety policies and practices

Minimum Requirements:

  • BS or MS degree in organic chemistry, with 4+ years of industrial medicinal chemistry experience.  This is not a PhD level position.

  • A strong knowledge of modern organic synthetic chemistry methods; a good understanding of med chem fundamentals

  • Excellence in common purification and analytical techniques

  • Strong problem solving and communication skills

  • A natural curiosity and desire for learning and growth

The salary for this position is expected to range between $89,600 and $166,400 per year for Senior Scientist I, and $98,700 and $183,300 per year for Senior Scientist II.


The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.


Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.


US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, 
holidays and other leaves.


To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.


 

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.


 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Salary Range

$89,600.00 - $166,400.00


 

Skills Desired

Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Skill, Automation, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Laboratory, Chemical Synthesis, Chemistry, Creativity, Curiosity, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Innovation, Innovative Medicines, Medical Research, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, R&D (Research And Development), Research, Science, Team Player
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