Principal Scientist II - Muscle Biology

Company: Novartis Farmac--utica
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

Principal Scientist II - Muscle BiologyOnsite: San Diego, CAThis key role will join our collaborative and dedicated Neuroscience team. The successful candidate will utilize their scientific expertise to create and develop novel therapeutic strategies for neuromuscular disease.Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!About the RoleKey Responsibilities:

• Contribute to creating and developing novel therapeutic strategies for neuromuscular disease, with an emphasis on genetically driven muscle diseases and peripheral neuropathies.
• Communicate project strategy, scientific vision, and data to key stakeholders.
• Lead and/or engage in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments to deliver high quality data and enable project decisions.
• Deliver impact to projects by following both technical and conceptual trends in the neuromuscular field.
• Develop and integrate models of neuromuscular disease using in vivo systems in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams in BR.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consisting of experts in molecular biology, drug discovery, biologics and chemistry.
• Expertly relay information to all levels of the organization, as well as with our external partners and collaborators.
• PhD in Neuroscience, neuromuscular biology, biology or a closely related field.
• 4+ years of specific expertise on neuromuscular disease and/or peripheral neuropathies.
• Must possess a deep understanding of the pathophysiology of neuromuscular disease.
• Demonstrated expertise in establishing in vivo models of neuromuscular disease to study disease mechanisms.
• Exceptional proficiency in various laboratory methodologies within neuroscience and neuromuscular disease including gene expression, functional testing and imaging.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, diligent attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a complex matrix teams. Thinking creatively to tackle scientific and operational challenges in a fast-paced drug discovery environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Proven track record in leading collaborative projects.
• Strict adherence to compliance with institutional policies, laboratory safety and animal welfare guidelines, and regulatory requirements.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in animal models of neuromuscular disease.
  • Experience in various routes of administration in rodents.Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up.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 & Reasonable Accommodations: The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.Division Biomedical ResearchBusiness Unit Pharma ResearchLocation USAState CaliforniaSite LaJolla/SDCompany / Legal Entity U175 (FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.
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