Job ID

REQ-10079658

Jun 03, 2026

Switzerland

Summary

Location: Basel, Switzerland #onsite

Role Purpose:
Elevate scientific standards in global PHAD by fostering a unified scientific mindset and rigorous innova-tion in collaboration with our partners in NCE, TRD and beyond. Ensure PHAD has the scientific capabili-ties to deliver its portfolio and is prepared for future needs. Promote systematic knowledge sharing within TRD NCE and PHAD and collaborate with external academic and industry partners. Implement and evalu-ate the impact of internal and external scientific trends into NCE development initiatives and guidelines in PHAD.

About the Role

Major Activities

Maintain scientific rigor and support the development of a global PHAD scientific approach**.**

• Facilitate the connection between scientific advancements and their application to projects; provide input for innovation strategies and participate in science and innovation forums within PHAD and at TRD level via the TRD Innovation Council.
• Establish scientific standards and policies, address and manage any overlaps, and oversee implementation through a governance model that monitors progress across different disciplines.
• Develop guidelines for governance and scientific risk management to ensure consistency among various fields.
• Oversee the assessment and prioritization of new technologies, innovation initiatives, and contribute to data science programs in PHAD.
• Sponsor activities and networks that promote and maintain scientific excellence within PHAD (e.g. Technology Focus Groups).
• Serve as a representative for the Novartis Culture by encouraging innovation and mentoring/coaching junior associates in idea generation, support access to resources and funding.
• Participate in GENESIS lab activities led by NIBR and GDD, specifically regarding innovation calls and proposals.

Inform scientific capability building

• Assess scientific advancements, skills gap analysis, and the IP landscape to align development processes and address gaps across PHAD disciplines.
• Continuously refine and promote the scientific career path by mapping key capabilities, ensure succession and provide up-to-date training for scientific roles. Support and coordinate the adoption of new development paradigms at both PHAD and NCE level.

Facilitate knowledge management & exchange

• Facilitate scientific collaboration across disciplines and regions, coordinating PHAD scientific networks.
• Identify and coordinate new data science-driven PHAD knowledge management frameworks with DD leads.
• Collaborate with NCE Scientific Advisors to enhance knowledge sharing, coordinate information exchange, and support joint events and mentoring within the NCE community.

External engagement

• Build and maintain strong collaboration and networks with academia, drive and foster engagement with industry partners (e.g. industry fora, ICH, technology scouting etc.) and represent PHAD in scientific congresses, with lectures and industry meetings (i.e., roundtables)

Ideal Background 

Education

• PhD degree in technical or scientific area; ideally Pharmacist

Languages:            

• English spoken and written mandatory

Experience/Professional requirement:         

• Minimum of 20 years of experience within the Drug product development industry
• Thought leader of the drug development process incl. process commercialization and regulatory strategy
• A proven track record in leading and engaging people in a multicultural, global environment
• Proven ability to create and establish strategy and vision in organizations
• Strong network with academia and scientific circles

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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.
 

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Division

Development

Business Unit

Development

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Alternative Location 1

Basel (Land), Switzerland

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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Research & Development Development Switzerland

Job ID

REQ-10079658

Scientific Advisor - PHAD

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