In vivo Senior Scientist (80-100%)*

Job ID REQ-10081158 Jul 02, 2026 Switzerland Available in: English Summary ### We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join our Comparative Medicine (CM) team. In this role, you will provide high-quality in vivo research support and contribute to the design and execution of preclinical studies within a dynamic, multidisciplinary research environment. You will play a key role in ensuring scientific excellence, operational efficiency, and compliance with animal welfare and regulatory standards. About the Role ### Internal job title:Senior Scientist I/II Position Location*:* Basel, CH onsite \#LI-onsite * * This role is based in Basel, Switzerland.  Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.   Join our Comparative Medicine team as a Senior Scientist I and play a pivotal role in advancing impactful preclinical research. In this highly specialised, hands-on position, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute in vivo studies, ensuring scientific excellence, operational efficiency, and the highest standards of animal welfare. This is a unique opportunity to work in a cutting-edge research environment, contribute to meaningful drug discovery programmes, and help shape both study outcomes and team capabilities through your expertise, collaboration, and commitment to quality.    Key responsibilities:   • Provide hands-on in vivo research support, including compound administration, blood and tissue collection, and clinical observations • Contribute to study design, setup, and implementation of animal models and experimental techniques • Coordinate and execute PK/PD studies and support ex vivo or in vitro assays as required • Collaborate closely with research teams to ensure alignment with scientific objectives and study parameters • Support planning, scheduling, and operational coordination of research activities • Contribute to team development, including training and mentoring colleagues • Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and animal welfare standards   Essential Requirements:   Education & Experience: • Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent qualification (Bachelor + 7 year-experience in in vivo studies, or Master + 3 year-experience in in vivo studies). We may also consider recent PhD graduates (within last 3 years) • LTK1 Certification (or equivalent) Technical Expertise: • Strong hands-on experience with in vivo techniques (e.g. dosing, sampling, clinical monitoring) • Knowledge of PK/PD study execution and experimental design • Familiarity with animal welfare regulations and SOP-driven environments Skills & Competencies: • Excellent communication and collaboration skills • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data • High level of accountability, reliability, and scientific curiosity • Proficient in English Desirable Requirements: • in vivo experience across multiple disease areas \* Please note that restrictions on flexible working may apply and will be discussed at interview stage if applicable. This role requires occasional weekend and holiday work. Accessibility and Accommodation: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.  Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients- lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we-ll help you thrive personally and professionally. Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB) Primary location salary range CHF76,300.00 - CHF141,700.00 Division Biomedical Research Business Unit Research Location Switzerland Site Basel (City) Company / Legal Entity C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG Functional Area Research & Development Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No Research & Development Biomedical Research Switzerland Job ID REQ-10081158 In vivo Senior Scientist (80-100%)\* ### Apply to Job (link is external)