Senior Scientist I/II, Oncology Pharmacology
Novartis
June 26, 2026
On-site
Minnehaha County, SD
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- Design, execute, and analyze in vivo and ex vivo pharmacology studies for oncology drug development
- Develop and utilize preclinical tumor models to evaluate efficacy and safety of novel therapies
- Perform animal handling procedures, including dosing, tumor measurement, and tissue and blood collection
- Apply cellular and biochemical assays to interpret pharmacodynamic responses and support study outcomes
- Ensure accurate data recording, documentation, and adherence to good laboratory practices
- Present scientific findings clearly in team, department, and cross-functional project meetings
- Collaborate effectively within a matrixed research environment to advance oncology programs
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in pharmacology, biology, biochemistry, or a related life science discipline
- Strong hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo pharmacology techniques, including multiple dosing routes
- Proven experience with preclinical oncology models and development of in vivo tumor models
- Proficiency in cell culture techniques, including cell maintenance, passaging, and harvesting
- Ability to design, execute, and interpret pharmacology studies with strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Effective collaboration, communication, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Desirable Requirements:
- Hands-on experience with advanced ex vivo pharmacodynamic assays (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, or PCR)
- Experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as GraphPad Prism
Benefits:
- Salary expected to range between $93,800.00 and $174,200.00 USD annual
Application instructions:
- Request reasonable accommodation by emailing [email protected] or calling +1(877)395-2339 (include the job requisition number).
- Design, execute, and analyze in vivo and ex vivo pharmacology studies for oncology drug development
- Develop and utilize preclinical tumor models to evaluate efficacy and safety of novel therapies
- Perform animal handling procedures, including dosing, tumor measurement, and tissue and blood collection
- Apply cellular and biochemical assays to interpret pharmacodynamic responses and support study outcomes
- Ensure accurate data recording, documentation, and adherence to good laboratory practices
- Present scientific findings clearly in team, department, and cross-functional project meetings
- Collaborate effectively within a matrixed research environment to advance oncology programs
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in pharmacology, biology, biochemistry, or a related life science discipline
- Strong hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo pharmacology techniques, including multiple dosing routes
- Proven experience with preclinical oncology models and development of in vivo tumor models
- Proficiency in cell culture techniques, including cell maintenance, passaging, and harvesting
- Ability to design, execute, and interpret pharmacology studies with strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Effective collaboration, communication, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Desirable Requirements:
- Hands-on experience with advanced ex vivo pharmacodynamic assays (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, or PCR)
- Experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as GraphPad Prism
Benefits:
- Salary expected to range between $93,800.00 and $174,200.00 USD annual
Application instructions:
- Request reasonable accommodation by emailing [email protected] or calling +1(877)395-2339 (include the job requisition number).