Senior Expert I, Data Science

Novartis

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$126,000–$234,000 / yr
Posted
6 days ago

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This role $180k
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This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$198,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $180k versus about $162k for comparable roles.

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About Novartis

Novartis is a global biopharmaceutical company that researches, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription drugs in areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiology. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals

Novartis currently has 12 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $194,600–$361,400 across 12 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Expert I, Data Science

The Senior Computational Scientist role within the Oncology Data Science group at Novartis Biomedical Research in San Diego involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to analyze high-dimensional biological data and develop innovative analytical methods for drug discovery. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and interpreting genomic and phenotypic screening data, integrating multi-modal datasets, and applying advanced bioinformatics and machine learning techniques to uncover actionable insights. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Computational Biology or related fields with expertise in cancer biology, proficiency in Python or R, and experience with AI-assisted coding tools. They should be adept at working independently, managing multiple projects, and communicating complex scientific concepts effectively. This role supports cutting-edge research in induced proximity therapeutics, aiming to identify novel targets and support patient stratification strategies for groundbreaking drug development programs.

What you'll do

  • Lead the analysis of high-throughput genomic and phenotypic screening data to inform patient stratification.
  • Design and interpret complex biological datasets to support target identification in drug discovery.
  • Develop innovative analytical methods for integrating multi-modal preclinical datasets.
  • Apply advanced bioinformatics and machine learning approaches to uncover actionable insights.
  • Communicate integrative analyses and key findings effectively to diverse scientific teams.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, Data/Computer Science or related field with industry experience.
  • Strong knowledge of cancer biology and multi-modal data types such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and phenotypic screening data.
  • Proficiency in Python, R, UNIX/Linux environment, version control systems, and reproducible workflows.
  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate data analysis and model development.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.
  • Familiarity with preclinical biomarker discovery and validation workflows, including survival analysis.
  • Curiosity, creativity, and a solution-oriented mindset for addressing scientific problems.

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