Principal Scientist

2 weeks ago


San Diego, United States Novartis Full time

**About the Role**:
Hybrid
About the role:
This vital Computer-Aided Drug Discovery (CADD) role, located at our San Diego, CA site, will join our talented and innovative drug discovery team. At Novartis, we value your ideas, personal growth and career aspirations. You will have opportunities to explore the power of cutting-edge science and technology in an environment that truly values multidisciplinary collaborations.
Your key responsibilities:

- Drive compound optimization cycles by participation in rational drug design and synthesis prioritization efforts via advanced scoring methods (active learning and ML model development, free-energy perturbation or alternate scoring method), in multi-objective fashion
- Develop, improve and implement efficient computational workflows that can be distributed to our global CADD team
- Initiate drug discovery efforts by proposing novel targets / modalities, evaluating target druggability and executing in silico hit generation, triage and expansion methodologies
- Keep abreast of scientific developments and interact with internal and external scientists to integrate novel insights into computational approaches for drug discovery

**Diversity & Inclusion / EEO**:

- We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential._

**Role Requirements**:

- PhD in computational chemistry, computational biology, computational chemical biology, or related field
- Expert proficiency in one or more commercial drug discovery platform such as ICM, Schrödinger, CCG and/or OpenEye
- Expertise in medicinal chemistry principles, cheminformatics, ADME, ML/AI and structure-based drug discovery
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills

You’ll receive:
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $144,000 - $216,000/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to you, but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities,

Division

Biomedical Research

Business Unit

Global Discovery Chemistry

Location

USA

Site

San Diego, CA

Company / Legal Entity

NIBRI

Functional Area

Data Science

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Access Job Account



  • San Francisco, United States R&D Partners Full time

    R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Senior/ Principal Scientist in Translational Medicine Mass Spectrometry (Contractor) in San Franciscon, CA. Your main responsibilities as a Senior/ Principal Scientist in Translational Medicine Mass Spectrometry (Con Scientist, Principal, Clinical Research, Spectrometry, Chemistry, Staffing

  • Sr. Scientist

    2 weeks ago


    San Diego, United States Meet Full time

    Meet's partnered with an exciting and growing biotech in San Diego for a Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist Analytical Development!You'll be responsible for designing, executing, and reporting on the analytical development of small molecule chemistry experiments, degradation pathways, characterization, and stabilization techniques for ophthalmic and...

  • Sr. Scientist

    4 weeks ago


    San Diego, United States Meet Full time

    Meet's partnered with an exciting and growing biotech in San Diego for a Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist Analytical Development!You'll be responsible for designing, executing, and reporting on the analytical development of small molecule chemistry experiments, degradation pathways, characterization, and stabilization techniques for ophthalmic and...

  • Sr. Scientist

    4 weeks ago


    San Diego, United States Meet Full time

    Meet's partnered with an exciting and growing biotech in San Diego for a Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist Analytical Development!You'll be responsible for designing, executing, and reporting on the analytical development of small molecule chemistry experiments, degradation pathways, characterization, and stabilization techniques for ophthalmic and...


  • San Diego, United States International Staffing Consultants, Inc. Full time

    Top Tier BioPharmaceutical company looking to add a Principal Scientist to their dynamic Pharmacometrics team. The Pharmacometrics Group applies a range of model informed drug development (MIDD) approaches to support early and late-stage development of small and large molecules. We are seeking a skilled and qualified industrial scientist who has experience...


  • San Diego, United States Crescent City Recruitment Group Full time

    Top Tier BioPharmaceutical company looking to add a Principal Scientist to their dynamic Pharmacometrics team. The Pharmacometrics Group applies a range of model informed drug development (MIDD) approaches to support early and late-stage development of small and large molecules. We are seeking a skilled and qualified industrial scientist who has experience...


  • San Diego, CA, United States Talentry Full time

    Job Description Principal Scientist, Mammalian Cell Culture (CHO) San Diego, CA Hybrid Direct Hire. 140k-175k. Talentry is looking for a Principal Scientist who has proven mammalian cell culture expertise (CHO). This scientist will focus on cell culture process development for upstream processes with respect to mammalian cells, including CHO cells. The...


  • San Diego, United States Meet Full time

    Meet's partnered with an exciting and growing biotech in San Diego for a Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist Analytical Development!You'll be responsible for designing, executing, and reporting on the analytical development of small molecule chemistry experiments, degradation pathways, characterization, and stabilization techniques for ophthalmic and...


  • San Diego, United States Meet Full time

    Meet's partnered with an exciting and growing biotech in San Diego for a Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist Analytical Development!You'll be responsible for designing, executing, and reporting on the analytical development of small molecule chemistry experiments, degradation pathways, characterization, and stabilization techniques for ophthalmic and...


  • San Diego, United States Meet Full time

    Meet's partnered with an exciting and growing biotech in San Diego for a Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist Analytical Development!You'll be responsible for designing, executing, and reporting on the analytical development of small molecule chemistry experiments, degradation pathways, characterization, and stabilization techniques for ophthalmic and...


  • San Jose, United States Adobe, Inc. Full time

    Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobes all about. We give everyonefrom emerging artists to global brandseverything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! Were passionate about empowering people to Research Scientist, Research, Principal, Scientist, Processing, Technology, Transportation

  • Principal Scientist

    2 weeks ago


    South San Francisco, United States Life Science People Full time

    Job Title: Senior Scientist/ Principal ScientistLocation: South San Francisco, CA Company Overview:Join a pioneering global biotech company at the forefront of cellular therapies, focusing on advanced dual-targeting CAR-T products. With a strong commitment to addressing unmet medical needs, backed by substantial financial support, my client is poised to...

  • Principal Scientist

    2 months ago


    South San Francisco, United States Life Science People Full time

    Job Title: Senior Scientist/ Principal ScientistLocation: South San Francisco, CA Company Overview:Join a pioneering global biotech company at the forefront of cellular therapies, focusing on advanced dual-targeting CAR-T products. With a strong commitment to addressing unmet medical needs, backed by substantial financial support, my client is poised to...

  • Principal Scientist

    3 days ago


    South San Francisco, United States Life Science People Full time

    Job Title: Senior Scientist/ Principal ScientistLocation: South San Francisco, CA Company Overview:Join a pioneering global biotech company at the forefront of cellular therapies, focusing on advanced dual-targeting CAR-T products. With a strong commitment to addressing unmet medical needs, backed by substantial financial support, my client is poised to...

  • Principal Scientist

    3 weeks ago


    South San Francisco, United States Life Science People Full time

    Job Title: Senior Scientist/ Principal ScientistLocation: South San Francisco, CA Company Overview:Join a pioneering global biotech company at the forefront of cellular therapies, focusing on advanced dual-targeting CAR-T products. With a strong commitment to addressing unmet medical needs, backed by substantial financial support, my client is poised to...


  • San Diego, United States BioPhase Full time

    Sr. or Principal Scientist, Translational Genetics The ideal candidate will apply their background and experience in genetics, molecular biology and disease pathophysiology towards both identifying novel therapeutic targets and formulating mechanistic hypotheses that can be evaluated experimentally.Responsibilities:The Scientist will leverage extensive human...


  • San Diego, United States BioPhase Full time

    Sr. or Principal Scientist, Translational Genetics The ideal candidate will apply their background and experience in genetics, molecular biology and disease pathophysiology towards both identifying novel therapeutic targets and formulating mechanistic hypotheses that can be evaluated experimentally.Responsibilities:The Scientist will leverage extensive human...


  • San Diego, United States BioPhase Full time

    Sr. or Principal Scientist, Translational Genetics The ideal candidate will apply their background and experience in genetics, molecular biology and disease pathophysiology towards both identifying novel therapeutic targets and formulating mechanistic hypotheses that can be evaluated experimentally.Responsibilities:The Scientist will leverage extensive human...


  • San Diego, United States RayzeBio Full time

    Job Title: Principal Scientist, BiologyLocation: San DiegoNH: R6BackgroundRayzeBio is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. Launched in late 2020 and recently acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as a wholly owned subsidiary, the company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted...


  • San Diego, United States RayzeBio Full time

    Job Title: Principal Scientist, BiologyLocation: San DiegoNH: R6BackgroundRayzeBio is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. Launched in late 2020 and recently acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as a wholly owned subsidiary, the company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted...