~~~Please note: This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis ~~~
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TM Academy Fellow in Pharmacokinetic Sciences

Onsite Cambridge, MA
Required to be in-person 5 days/week the first 4-6 weeks of the program. After that, will be hybrid up to 3 days/week based on business needs and projects occurring. Candidates must be flexible with hybrid days required.

At Translational Medicine (TM), we are committed to bringing breakthrough medicines to patients and bridging the gap between research and clinical application. TM plays a pivotal role in bringing innovative medicines to patients, by building on research advances to develop new therapies, and bridging drug discovery and clinical application. At TM, our work directly impacts patients worldwide.

2 years! This is the length of the training program we offer within Pharmacokinetic Sciences (PKS) in Translational Medicine (TM). As TM Academy fellow in PKS, you will gain valuable training and experience to help develop your careers in the field of Pharmacokinetic Sciences and Clinical Pharmacology.

During the 2-year program, you will receive hands-on training alongside a clinical pharmacologist as a mentor. You will have the opportunity to unleash the power of PK/PD/ADME/Clinical Pharmacology from discovery research to late development within an international multi-cultural pharmaceutical research environment.

In parallel to your Academy learning, your core focus will be to contribute and assist one or more inter-disciplinary teams throughout the Research & Development lifecycle. You will have the chance to apply your own knowledge and strengths to various projects across therapeutic areas and many modalities that Novartis is leading such as Biologics, Antibody-Drug Conjugates, Cell and Gene therapy and xRNA.  Your responsibilities will develop based on your skills and interests.

If you are inspired by the impact of PK, PKPD and clinical pharmacology and contributing to our mission to reimagine medicine, then this program is for you!

TM Academy is designed for individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences:
• Career starters: recent university degree graduate within the past 2 years
• Career changers: professionals with experience from a different field
• Career relaunchers: professionals wanting to return to work after a career break

During the Academy you will
• be trained and onboarded by experts
• embark on a progressive, blended and flexible learning experience covering conceptual, theoretical and experiential techniques
• gain hands-on experience by contributing to and supporting a range of activities across phase of drug development and modalities.
• broaden your professional horizon by doing a deep dive in one of the PKS focus areas within one therapeutic area and/or modality aligned with your interests and based on open opportunities.

Duration of program 24 months
Program start August 2026

For more information, please watch the following video from a current Academy fellow:
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Role Requirements:
Candidates should have
• interest in clinical research
• University degree (BSc, MSc, PharmD or PhD in pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacology or related biologic background)
• Business-level English; oral & written
• good organizational and interpersonal skills
• ability to work in a team and independently, managing multiple priorities with support
• good Office IT skills

Important note to apply:
When submitting your application to this site, please include your cover letter, resume, and the answers to following  Prescreen questions (all in one document for ease of  uploading and review).

Prescreening questions:
Can you describe your experience with PK or PK/PD, and how you have used it to answer a scientific or clinical question or support a decision ?
What motivates your interest in PK/PD and clinical pharmacology, and why does this program appeal to you?
Can you give an example where you had to learn a complex scientific concept in a short timeframe and apply it? What was your approach?

Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)
Pay Rate:  
Recent graduates (Bachelor, Master's, PharmD): $33.80/hr 1st year; $36.44/hr
Recent graduated (PhD): (PhD): $37.50/hr 1st year; $40.14/hr
Career changers and re-launchers at least 2 years relevant experience: $37.50/hr 1st year; $40.14/hr
Contract: 24-month 
Health, dental, vision, 401k (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)

Offering a housing stipend for any candidates requiring relocation to Cambridge, MA if currently more than 50 miles from work site. 

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?

EEO Statement:
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.

Accommodation:
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at [email protected].

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