About this role
Senior Scientist I
Job ID
REQ-10088441
Oct 01, 2026
USA
Summary
Job Title: Senior Scientist
Summary Novartis will not sponsor visas for this position.
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
Telecommunication/WFH allowed. Position reports to Cambridge, MA
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Senior Scientist will work within a sub-team of OPB, primarily passionate about tissue based biomarker assay development (e.g., IHC, ISH, and FIHC) for eventual transfer to external contract research organizations as part of clinical trials or for exploratory research on preclinical and consented clinical and commercial samples. The Senior Scientist will help support programs across a wide range of therapeutic modalities and disease indications within Oncology and have opportunities to develop additional skills in image analysis and participate in technical development within OPB.
About the Role
Essential Requirements:
Master’s degree in biology, cell biology, neuroscience, or a related field.
2 years of work experience in the job offered or related position; and
Experience with the following:
- Immunohistochemical
- Immunofluorescence techniques
- Histology
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:
The salary for this position is expected to range between $100,755 to $174,200 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.
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EEO Statement:
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Division
Biomedical Research
Business Unit
Research
Location
USA
State
Massachusetts
Site
Cambridge (USA)
Company / Legal Entity
U175 (FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Research & Development
Biomedical Research
USA
Job ID
REQ-10088441
Senior Scientist I