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Associate Director/ Senior Principal Scientist in PKScience Job ID REQ-10044963 Apr 10, 2025 United Kingdom Summary 50+ projects are being supported in the Immunology Therapeutic Areawithin the PK Sciences department. We provide PK and PK/PDstrategies from early discovery all the way through to registrationand beyond. More than half of this portfolio represents biologicsprojects spanning from classical monoclonal antibodies to complexbiologics constructs and extending to T-cell therapies, includingCAR-T cell modalities and T-cell engagers. Since our portfolio isgrowing, our Team likes to expand by adding an experienced Teammember who will drive our biologics projects. Your ResponsibilitiesYour responsibilities include but are not limited to: -Independently represents PK Sciences as a core member of discovery,translational and global project teams and leads a PKS sub-team todefine PKS strategy for compound progression and development. -Analyze and interpret PK/PD/IG data generated during discovery,early and full development; present results to the program. -Proactively identifies potential project hurdles, providessolutions and contributes to contingency plans. - Independentlyauthors and contributes to key clinical and regulatory documentsincluding, but not limited to: clinical study protocols, clinicalstudy reports, modeling reports, investigator brochures, IND /IMPDs and NDAs within agreed timelines, and meeting all regulatoryrequirements. - Publishes internally or externally as maincontributor to enhance Novartis and PK Sciences visibility. Pleasenote this is a hybrid role - there is a requirement of a minimum ofthree days on site in the London office per week or twelve days amonth. We are unable to offer permit sponsorship for this role.About the Role What you’ll bring to the role: - Ability to work inand adopt to a changing scientific & regulatory environment. -A strong team player, demonstrating excellent communication skillsand with experience in leading cross-functional teams. - A curiousmind and a genuine interest in collaborative interactions acrossdisciplines. - PhD, MD or PharmD in life sciences/healthcare with afocus on biologics therapies. - Credible background and in-depthexpertise in clinical pharmacology with significant (5+ years) drugdevelopment experience with the focus on biological drug candidates(all modalities). - Up-to-date background on state-of-the-artscientific and regulatory aspects of biologics drug development. -Experience with standard PK analysis software (Phoenix) andunderstanding of applications of M&S techniques. Why Novartis?Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’slives and our vision is to become the most valued and trustedmedicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With ourpeople. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach ourambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here:https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed tobuilding an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverseteams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.Accessibility & Accommodation: Novartis is committed to workingwith and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If,because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonableaccommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in orderto receive more detailed information about the essential functionsof a position, please send an e-mail and let us know the nature ofyour request and your contact information. Please include the jobrequisition number in your message. Join our Novartis Network: Ifthis role is not suitable to your experience or career goals butyou wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and ourcareer opportunities, join the Novartis Network here. GB16 (FCRS =GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. Functional Area: Research& Development Job Type: Full time Employment Type: RegularShift Work: No #J-18808-Ljbffr

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