Job Description Summary
About the role
We are thrilled to seek applications for our Innovation Fellowship track of the Novartis Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
This applied research program is designed to change the way we approach drug discovery. As a fellow, you will learn to apply your skills to make a difference for patients and reimagine medicine at Novartis. Drug hunting is a team sport, and you will gain experience in drug discovery as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Biomedical Research. Seize this chance to be at the forefront of the future of drug discovery!
As part of the Innovation Fellowship track of the Novartis Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, you will join our vibrant, dedicated postdoctoral community for events, including the monthly postdoc seminars and other scheduled events for postdocs. Fellows are surrounded by a supportive, collaborative community of postdocs and scientists, who would contribute to the acceleration of your scientific growth, along with building your professional skillset, e.g. you will have the opportunity to do a Postdoc Practicum in another laboratory or in a business function of Novartis.
This applied research program has a duration of 3 years.
In this role, you will contribute to expanding the therapeutic potential of a novel drug targeting hypothesis by uncovering underlying biological mechanisms and assessing opportunities for indication expansion. As part of a diverse team of researchers, you will get the opportunity to leverage your scientific expertise in biology, molecular and cellular techniques, and translational research to drive discovery in an industry setting focused on delivering real-world impact.
Through the Novartis Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, you will build your competency as a drug hunter, and as a scientific leader in the field. You will join a professional network that will support your growth as a research scientist, and you will have the opportunity to tackle disease and make an impact, by reimagining medicine together.
Internal Job Title: Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Location: Cambridge, MA onsite #LI Onsite
Start date: September 2025
Job Description
Key responsibilities
As an Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow, you will:
- Conduct cutting edge resource on an oncology drug discovery project team
- Work independently as well as with interdisciplinary teams
- Build both a deep expertise in mechanistic biology and a broad understanding of drug discovery
- Present findings at team meetings and internal seminars
- Lead cross departmental collaborations relevant to the postdoc project
Role requirements:
- PhD Biology or a related field
- Note that PhD students in the last year of their thesis work are eligible to apply. Applicants are only eligible to apply up to 2 years from the date of receiving their PhD (i.e. PhD degrees must have been awarded May 2023 or later).
- Experience cell biology or cancer biology
- Strong publication record or other scientific achievements (i.e. awards, patents, grants)
- Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and organizational skills
- Passion for fundamental exploratory research and boundless curiosity
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter byAugust 1, 2025, for consideration. Please make sure to discuss in the cover letter how this training program will help you fulfill your career goals.
The starting salary for this position is $87,000 per year.
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. #PDX
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.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
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Salary Range
$57,800.00 - $107,300.00
Skills Desired
Analytical Skill, Analytical Skill, Analytical Thinking, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Curiosity, Data, Data Analysis, Design Of Experiments, Detail-Oriented, Diversity & Inclusion, Drug Discovery, Ethics, Gene Therapy, Immunology, Laboratory, Lifesciences, Machine Learning (Ml), Mammalian Cell Culture, Medical Research, Molecular Biology {+ 11 more}
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