Study Monitor – Principal Scientist, Translational Medicine, Preclinical Safety

Novartis

Scientific Study Monitor overseeing non-clinical research activities for multiple projects in preclinical safety at Novartis. Focused on ensuring compliance with GLP regulations and protocols in collaboration with CROs.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $119,700 - $222,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Formulates and leads/co-leads novel projects with team or enables matrix collaboration on project/technology solutions to achieve creative results for impact on BR goals
Generates innovative ideas within own team and/or project team/functional community to meet new technical requirements and/or answer project key scientific/technical/development questions
Establishes target dates and priorities to enable data-driven advancements in project teams, within own team, and with collaborators, or within functional community
Oversees the progress of the study and for ensuring that the study is conducted, recorded and reported according to the study protocol
Ensures that the study is compliant with the appropriate GLP regulations, Novartis animal welfare policies, CRO in-house standard operating procedures, Novartis expert recommendations (where feasible) and all relevant international regulatory guidelines/regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or MVSc/MS/M.Pharm with 7+ years of experiences in drug discovery and/or development, preferably as Study Director or Study Monitor in the early preclinical screening and GLP studies
In-depth knowledge of toxicology assays in early development, Safety pharmacology and genotoxicity
Proficient with full range of techniques used in job and core areas
Working knowledge of tools and processes used in drug design and development
Registration and certification with one of the International Toxicology regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Health, life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

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Hard Skills & Tools

toxicology assayssafety pharmacologygenotoxicitydrug discoverydrug developmentGLP compliancestudy protocol oversightdata-driven advancementsproject managementmatrix collaboration

Soft Skills

leadershipinnovationcollaborationcommunicationprioritizationproblem-solvingcreativityorganizational skillsteamworkadaptability

Certifications

PhDMVScMSM.PharmInternational Toxicology regulations certification