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Senior Principal Scientist (Study Monitor) Preclinical Safety (London)

Novartis Farmacutica
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Senior Principal Scientist (Study Monitor) Preclinical Safety

Job ID REQ-10057306

Date: July 15, 2025

Summary

The Preclinical Safety (PCS) department within the Biomedical Research (BR) - Translational Medicine Unit provides non-clinical safety strategies for products in discovery, development, and market, globally, with state-of-the-art regulatory compliance.

As a Scientific Study Monitor, you will oversee non-clinical research activities for multiple projects across various disease areas, focusing on in-vivo toxicity and/or in-vitro screening toxicity studies conducted at our CRO partner sites, acting as the primary scientific contact for the Study Director.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

  • Lead and coordinate novel projects within the team or across functions, generating innovative ideas to meet technical requirements and project goals.
  • Serve as the primary scientific contact for outsourced preclinical studies, ensuring studies are conducted according to protocols, GLP regulations, and international standards.
  • Oversee study progress, resolve issues, and communicate effectively with internal experts and external partners to ensure timely delivery of reports.
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations (Swiss medic, OECD, FDA) to support GLP-compliant toxicology studies.

Role Requirements:

  • PhD or MVSc/MS/M.Pharm with 7+ years of experience in drug discovery or development, preferably as Study Director or Study Monitor in early preclinical GLP studies.
  • Deep understanding of toxicology assays, safety pharmacology, and genotoxicity.
  • Proficiency with techniques used in toxicology and drug development tools and processes.
  • Excellent communication skills, team-oriented, with strong planning abilities.
  • Registration with an international toxicology register is preferred.

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend lives. Join us to be part of this mission! More info:

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