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Senior Scientist I/Ii, In Vivo Pharmacology (Echocardiography) – Cvm

3-5 years
$85,400 – $158,600/year
10 July 1, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.S/phD Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Senior Scientist I/II – In Vivo Pharmacology (Echocardiography) | Novartis – Cambridge, MA

Job Summary:

Novartis BioMedical Research is hiring a Senior Scientist I/II with a strong background in echocardiography and in vivo pharmacology to join the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Area in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This is a critical lab-based role for scientists passionate about advancing drug discovery for heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiometabolic diseases through innovative, non-invasive imaging and preclinical models. If you excel in echocardiographic imaging and cardiovascular research, this is your opportunity to contribute to life-changing therapeutics.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, execute, and analyze echocardiographic experiments in heart failure and arrhythmia animal models.

  • Apply multi-mode echocardiography including strain, Doppler, and systolic/diastolic assessments.

  • Develop and refine imaging protocols supporting pharmacodynamics (PD) and efficacy studies.

  • Handle and phenotype rodent disease models, and support translational drug discovery.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal project teams in a matrixed R&D environment.

  • Present experimental data in written reports and team meetings.

  • Contribute to research documentation and regulatory filing reports.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacology, Physiology, or Life Sciences.

  • 3–5+ years of experience in rodent echocardiography in preclinical cardiovascular models.

  • Experience in animal handling, dosing, and phenotyping in models of heart failure, arrhythmia, or cardiorenal disease.

  • Familiarity with non-invasive imaging in translational research.

  • Strong statistical analysis skills and familiarity with biomedical research software.

  • Excellent written, oral, and data documentation skills.

  • Experience with cross-functional collaboration in a drug discovery environment.


Perks & Benefits:

  • Salary Range:

    • Senior Scientist I: $85,400 – $158,600/year

    • Senior Scientist II: $93,800 – $174,000/year

  • Performance-based incentive and potential equity awards

  • 401(k) plan with company match and contributions

  • Full medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

  • Paid time off including vacation, personal days, and parental leave

  • Professional growth through Novartis scientific leadership and collaboration


Company Description:

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) is the innovation engine of Novartis, dedicated to pushing boundaries in drug discovery. Our Cambridge-based research team drives cutting-edge solutions in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, helping millions globally by developing breakthrough medicines.


Work Mode:

On-site – Cambridge, Massachusetts (Remote work not available)


Call-to-Action:

If you're a skilled echocardiographer ready to impact the future of cardiovascular drug discovery, apply today for the Senior Scientist I/II – In Vivo Pharmacology position at Novartis. Join a passionate team transforming lives through science.