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  • [Photo] Steve Litster • November 14, 2008

    BACKGROUND

    Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is Novartis' global research organization and is committed to discovering innovative medicines that cure disease and improve human health. By conducting more relevant and predictable drug discovery that can yield new and better medicines for patients, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is redefining drug discovery in the post-genomic era.

    Over the past four years, Novartis Pharmaceuticals has had the greatest number of new molecular entities approved by the US FDA. With its broad focus on diseases for which there is a need for better medical therapies, and with over 3,000 talented, dedicated research scientists worldwide, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is well-positioned to ensure Novartis maintains its strong pipeline and highly successful track record in new drug discovery.

    Novartis Institutes has sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts (headquarters); Basel, Switzerland; Horsham, UK; East Hanover, NJ; and Emeryville, California. Novartis Institutes' Cambridge facilities encompass 950,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Research in cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, ophthalmology and muscle disease is headquartered in Cambridge. In addition, Cambridge is home to the following platform technologies: Global Discovery Chemistry, Functional Genomics, Developmental & Molecular Pathways, and Models of Disease Center.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Actively work with scientists/computational biologists in a disease area to understand their needs
    • Define proper data analysis solution(s) to meet their scientific needs
    • Perform rapid prototyping to refine the requirements with proper documentation
    • Work with internal and external software teams, where appropriate to design/implement proper solutions to meet scientists’ needs
    • Work either as a team member or lead a team to deliver data analysis platforms to scientists/computational biologists
    • Work effectively with different NITAS groups to ensure a globally consistent implementation scheme

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Bachelor's degree in mathematics and/or advanced degree in biology
    • At least 3-5 years hands-on experience on data analysis in a drug discovery, scientific or biotech environment
    • Strong communications and interpersonal skills
    • Proven capabilities interacting with scientists and being customer service oriented
    • Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
    • Extensive knowledge in key statistical tools, and data visualization/analysis tools such as Spotfire, MatLab
    • Solid understanding of relational databases and familiarity with Oracle and/or SQL server
    TERMS: Full Time Employee

    LOCALE:
    Novartis Institutes has sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts (headquarters); Basel, Switzerland; Horsham, UK; East Hanover, NJ; and Emeryville, California. Novartis Institutes' Cambridge facilities encompass 950,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Research in cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, ophthalmology and muscle disease is headquartered in Cambridge. In addition, Cambridge is home to the following platform technologies: Global Discovery Chemistry, Functional Genomics, Developmental & Molecular Pathways, and Models of Disease Center.

    COMPENSATION

    In order to attract and develop an exceptionally talented and committed staff, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research offers an innovative and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, insurance, savings, retirement, and work/life benefits.

    HOW TO APPLY

    BrassBring (JobID 43257BR) or email quan.yang[at]novartis.com

    DEADLINE: Open

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