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Novartis BioMedical Research (BR) is the innovation engine of Novartis, focusing on powerful new technologies that have the potential to produce therapeutic breakthroughs for patients.
We are seeking applications for a Research Associate position in Oncology Drug Discovery Pharmacology. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, motivated, and ambitious scientist looking to build on a successful career in a dynamic, fast-paced drug discovery environment.

Major accountabilities include:
• Conducting a range of in vivo pharmacology studies in rodents, using imaging technologies such as ultrasound, micro-CT, bioluminescence, and MRI to evaluate tumor biology and assess the effects of novel therapeutic candidates
• Independently planning, executing, analyzing, and interpreting experiments as an in vivo pharmacologist, under the guidance of a lab head
• Collaborating closely with pharmacologists and cross-functional expert teams across the global Oncology Drug Discovery Research organization and beyond

Minimum requirements:
• MSc, BSc or qualified Lab Technician (apprenticeship/vocational training) in Pharmacology, Cellular Biology, or other relevant discipline
• Basic education in laboratory animal science: LTK Module 1 or equivalent
• Hands-on experience conducting in vivo studies in mice
• Experience with cellular and molecular biology methods, such as qRT PCR, immunoblotting, cell culture, transient and stable cell line generation, and ELISA
• Strong communication skills in English and the ability to work independently within a global team
• Experience with basic bioinformatics tools for experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation is an advantage
• Knowledge of cancer biology and signaling pathways is preferred
• Experience working successfully in a high productivity, high quality research environment
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate in an interdisciplinary team environment and across sites
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated team player
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Workload: 40 hours/week
Role type: Onsite
Required start date: 1 June 2026
Contract: 6 months

Why Novartis: 
Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodation: 
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com.