Job Description Summary The Global Head of Oncology Chemistry will be responsible for the oncology chemistry project portfolio. This role will report directly to the Head of Global Discovery Chemistry and will be a member of the senior leadership team of Global Discovery Chemistry and the Disease Area Decision Board, such as the Integrated Cancer Board.
Internal Job Title: Global Head, Oncology Chemistry (Level 8/GJFA 1)
The Global Head of Oncology Chemistry will oversee the oncology chemistry project portfolio, reporting to the Head of Global Discovery Chemistry and participating in the senior leadership team of Global Discovery Chemistry and the Integrated Cancer Board.
Prioritize projects in the oncology chemistry portfolio in Basel and Cambridge and deliver development candidates.
Define overall strategy in collaboration with the oncology leadership team and other stakeholders (GDC, PKS, PCS, TRD, etc).
facilitate biotech and academic collaborations to bring in-licensing and new scientific opportunities.
Set scientific and cultural objectives for the chemistry department, ensure top-notch talent development and capability building to drive innovation, prioritize and plan resources. Propose and implement unit operations and budgets.
Represent GDC at the Integrated Cancer Board (ICB) and Oncology Leadership team.
Member of the global Discovery Chemistry Leadership Team (DCLT).
D. in chemistry, the physical sciences, or a related field.
~ Minimum of two years of post-doctoral experience in synthetic and/or medicinal chemistry or an equivalent field.
~ Minimum of 10 years of drug discovery experience in an academic and/or pharmaceutical environment.
~ 10) chemistry group.
Experience as a project leader, group leader, or department leader.
Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. Our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: The Novartis Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes 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 strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration.
Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Budget Control, Business Acumen, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Laboratory, Chemical Synthesis, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Employee Development, Innovation, Management Skills, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Performance Management, Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
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