
Job Title: Principal Scientist I, Oncology Pharmacology
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Location: San Diego, United States
Relocation Support: This role is based in San Diego, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Imagine being at the forefront of breakthrough oncology research, where your work directly shapes the next generation of cancer therapies. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing innovative drug candidates by developing and applying cutting-edge in vivo pharmacology approaches. Working within a dynamic and highly collaborative research environment, you will contribute to the design and execution of preclinical studies, generating critical data that drives decision-making and accelerates the journey of new treatments toward patients. This is an opportunity to combine scientific expertise with real-world impact—helping reimagine medicine for people living with cancer.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Requirements
Desirable Requirements
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:
The salary for this position is expected to range between $93,800.00 - 174,200.00 USD Annual per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and
experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published
salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the
role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
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.
EEO Statement:
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Salary Range
$93,800.00 - $174,200.00
Skills Desired
Analytical Skill, Analytical Skill, Analytical Thinking, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Curious Mindset, 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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