Your responsibilities will include:

• Work highly collaboratively in a multidisciplinary project team to discover and develop novel therapies across various disease areas

• Design molecules addressing key project scientific questions aided by the use of cutting-edge computational tools; analyze and integrate complex data generating new design concepts and contributing to define Medicinal Chemistry project strategy

• Synthesize novel derivatives using complex multi-step synthesis and/or parallel automated synthesis

• Experiment in a first class laboratory infrastructure, deploy novel technologies, and collaborate with internal and external partners around the world to progress our projects

• Mentor, coach, and develop a dynamic team of scientific associates • Discuss and communicate scientific results at project/group meetings, decision boards, and external conferences

• Contribute to patent inventorship and scientific publications • In addition to pipeline project responsibilities, participate in global initiatives shaping the future of drug discovery at BR

Minimum requirements:

What you will bring to the role:

• A PhD in chemistry or related life science discipline with excellent theoretical and practical experience

in e.g. synthetic organic chemistry, drug discovery, chemical biology

• Demonstrated track-record of initiating, leading, or being a key contributor to cutting edge research in

chemistry or life sciences

• A mind-set of curiosity, creativity, collaboration and openness to diverse thinking, with an enthusiasm to

develop yourself and others

• Ability to critically interpret results, build new experimental hypotheses, and take calculated risks and

smart decisions

• Passion for small molecule as well as bRo5 chemical space design; hands-on chemistry

experimentation in the laboratory

• Interest in disruptive technologies and science trends, such as data science and

automation/miniaturization, and their application to drug discovery

• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced team-oriented matrix environment

• Excellent oral and written communication and strong influencing skills

• Up to 5 years' experience in Medicinal Chemistry or drug discovery, in industry or academia, preferred but not required

*Restrictions on flexible working arrangements may apply and will be discussed at interview if applicable

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.