Scientific Communications Liaison

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is Novartis' global research organization and is committed to discovering innovative medicines that cure disease and improve human health. By conducting more relevant and predictable drug discovery that can yield new and better medicines for patients, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is redefining drug discovery in the post-genomic era. Over the past four years, Novartis Pharmaceuticals has had the greatest number of new molecular entities approved by the US FDA. With its broad focus on diseases for which there is a need for better medical therapies, and with over 3,000 talented, dedicated research scientists worldwide, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is well-positioned to ensure Novartis maintains its strong pipeline and highly successful track record in new drug discovery. Novartis Institutes has sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts (headquarters); Basel, Switzerland; Horsham, UK; East Hanover, NJ; Vienna, Austria; Tsukuba, Japan and Emeryville, California. Novartis Institutes' Cambridge facilities encompass 950,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Research in cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, ophthalmology and muscle disease is headquartered in Cambridge. In addition, Cambridge is home to the following platform technologies: Global Discovery Chemistry, Functional Genomics, Developmental & Molecular Pathways, and Models of Disease Center. In order to attract and develop an exceptionally talented and committed staff, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research offers an innovative and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, insurance, savings, retirement, and work/life benefits. We are seeking a Scientific Communications Liaison to support the President, Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research (NIBR), with scientific/medical communication. This will be a pivotal role in shaping our internal and external scientific communications. Major responsibilities include the following: Develop scientific/medical communication content for the office of the President. Initiates scientifically-focused communication strategy in partnership with the President and an interdisciplinary team supporting how the President of NIBR communicates scientific and clinical information. Develops presentations and projects as assigned to support Presidents communication with targeted internal and external audiences -both scientific & non-scientific. Through Program Office, invites, investigates, and synthesizes emerging key scientific developments from internal sources and with external scientific collaborators.QualificationsPhD or MD with breadth of scientific and/or clinical experience. A minimum of 4 years relevant experience in scientific editing, writing, or presentation communications required. Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry experience strongly preferred. Well-rounded understanding of science and the drug-discovery process. Other qualifications:" Ability to synthesize scientific messaging and story telling (both verbally and visually) through active listening." Ability to distill complex scientific concepts into deliverable that is understandable to a sophisticated, yet non-scientific audience. " Produce quality communication end products. Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. M/F/D/V Job ID: 38111BR