Jobs at Novartis

2,076 open positions

Novartis, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, blends pharmaceutical research with cutting‑edge technology. The company pioneers AI‑driven drug discovery, real‑world evidence platforms, and digital therapeutics, making it a leader in applying data science and software engineering to healthcare outcomes.

Open roles span software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, product management, and UX design. Applicants can expect rigorous technical interviews, opportunities for remote or hybrid work, and access to industry‑standard tools like Kubernetes, TensorFlow, and Salesforce. Compensation typically ranges from $80k to $200k+ depending on level, with bonuses and equity for senior roles.

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Sales Value Associate Specialty Care

Company: Novartis

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Posted Nov 21, 2024

The Sales Representative is a key driver of our customer interactions and sales performance. They are the face of our customer experience strategy, building deep relationships that provide value to customers and patients, driving ethical and compliant sales growth. Major responsibilities include driving competitive sales growth, identifying and prioritizing high-potential customers (healthcare professionals and stakeholders) influencing prescription decisions, and enhancing sales performance through positive customer experiences. They engage and build relationships, participate in value-based conversations (in-person and virtually) to understand critical customer challenges, drivers of decision-making, weaknesses, and opportunities. They personalize and organize customer interaction routes for target healthcare professionals, reflecting customer preferences, leveraging available content, and multiple interaction channels. They foster commitment by collaborating with healthcare professionals for sustained long-term partnerships with Novartis, offering memorable and customer-centric experiences beyond clinical differentiation by listening to their needs and understanding their healthcare environment. They establish effective working relationships with key opinion leaders and influential figures in the medical sector (at territory level) and challenge current behaviors to improve the patient journey. They develop deep customer knowledge, gather business information to discover what's important to the customer, track customer feedback, and translate responses into additional value-creating actions exceeding expectations. They leverage available data sources to dynamically create, prioritize, and adjust relevant territory, account, and customer interaction plans. They continuously share customer information with relevant internal stakeholders to support product and indication-related content, campaign, and interaction development. They deliver value to customers and patients, collaborate with multifunctional teams to design and implement solutions addressing unmet customer and patient needs, and act as a trusted partner to help manage their business, listen to learn, strive to deepen the relationship ethically and obediently, and position for added-value solutions. They act with integrity and honesty, treating customers and colleagues transparently and respectfully with clear intentions. When faced with ethical dilemmas, they do the right thing and speak up when things don't seem right, living according to the Novartis Code of Ethics and Values and Behaviors.

Renal / Rare Disease Territory Account Specialist - Richmond, VA - Remote

Company: Novartis

Location: Richmond, VA / Remote

Posted Nov 21, 2024

Novartis is seeking a Territory Account Specialist for a field-based and remote role supporting key accounts in an assigned geography. The role involves designing customized customer experiences, acting as the primary Point of Contact, and engaging with clients to identify mutual priorities and address their needs. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, biotech, or a similar sales role, and possess expertise in clinical selling, account selling, access navigation, problem-solving, team orchestration, and omni-channel engagement. Key responsibilities include formulating strategic territory business plans, encouraging clinical discussions, and utilizing market insights to manage business opportunities and challenges. The role requires 60-80% travel and a valid driver's license. Novartis offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards.

Data Scientist - Digital Finance

Company: Novartis

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Posted Nov 21, 2024

The Barcelona Digital Finance hub, a Novartis start-up, seeks early talent for an entry-level Data Science role. The position involves developing algorithms, statistical models, and business models using Python and SQL. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in Data Science, a degree in a quantitative field, and strong analytical skills. The role offers opportunities to work in a fast-paced, multicultural, technology-driven environment, fostering innovation and collaboration. Novartis values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive workplace for personal and professional growth.

Research Scientist - Innovative AAV Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease (80-100%*)

Company: Novartis

Location: Basel, Switzerland

Posted Nov 21, 2024

Novartis' Biologics Research Center (BRC) is seeking an experienced Research Scientist to join their dynamic cell and gene therapy team in Basel, Switzerland. The role involves studying the Adeno-associated virus (AAV) for gene therapy, particularly in treating Sickle Cell Disease. Responsibilities include generating novel viral constructs, applying protein engineering expertise, planning and executing library screening campaigns, and maintaining familiarity with current gene therapy techniques. The ideal candidate should have a BS or MS in a related field with at least 2 years of laboratory experience, experience in AAV production and characterization, and excellent communication skills.

Equipment Specialist (m/w/d), Kundl, Tirol, Österreich - Teilzeit 70%

Company: Novartis

Location: Kufstein, Austria

Posted Nov 21, 2024

Novartis, a biopharmaceutical production company based in Tirol for over 40 years, is seeking a motivated individual for an Upstream-Pilotierung role. The Equipment Specialist will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing experiments in fermentation projects, collaborating with process experts and scientists to meet project goals and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in laboratory work, biotechnological or microbiological knowledge, and technical and scientific interest. Novartis offers a competitive salary, benefits including a subsidized meal, and a supportive work environment.

(高级)地区经理

Company: Novartis

Location: Tangshan, China

Posted Nov 21, 2024

The First Line Sales Manager (FLM) enhances sales performance by leading a diverse sales team and collaborating with key stakeholders to create tailored customer experiences and add value. They recruit, develop, retain, and coach employees to achieve strategic and commercial territory goals. FLM leaders foster a high-performance culture that inspires and motivates the team to implement customer-oriented brand strategies and tactics ethically and in compliance. They implement and track the brand strategy and tactics in their regions, sharing insights locally to boost customer retention and performance. The role involves leading and expanding the business, meeting locally defined Key Performance Indicators based on IMI Field Engagement Performance Management Council results. Essential skills include leadership, management, professional communication, coaching, mentoring, change management, teamwork, analytical skills, problem-solving, complexity management, healthcare, commercial excellence, and ethics.

Représentant(e) spécialiste des ventes - Ville de Québec

Company: Novartis

Location: Canada / Remote

Posted Nov 21, 2024

Novartis is seeking a specialized sales representative for immunology and rheumatology in the east of Quebec, including Trois-Rivières. The role involves driving sales growth, market share, and brand loyalty for Novartis' immunology portfolio in the region. The candidate will collaborate with healthcare professionals, provide product training, and support optimal outcomes. Essential requirements include 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and business acumen. A background in rhumatology and biologic product sales is a plus.

RA Head India

Company: Novartis

Location: Mumbai, India

Posted Nov 21, 2024

The role involves designing strategic vision for RA India and ensuring its successful execution, managing RA CO India budget, and setting up product development and registration objectives. Key responsibilities include developing registration strategies, driving translation of regulatory policy into tangible strategies, managing external stakeholders, and ensuring functional excellence and compliance. The role also involves external focus, including successful Health Authority meetings, establishing strong relationships with key decision-makers, and representing Novartis in industry associations. People management is also a significant part of the role, involving effective hiring, functional development, and training of associates.

Business Data Migration Expert - Order to Cash

Company: Novartis

Location: Serendah, Malaysia

Posted Nov 21, 2024

The role involves a Business Data Migration expert for the Order to Cash program on LDC ERP. Key responsibilities include ensuring data delivery according to global/deployment/country requirements and timelines, performing data cleansing tasks, working with IT counterparts for value mappings, providing business insights for data extraction, and acting as the functional SPoC for data migration. The ideal candidate should have SAP Order to Cash business process and data knowledge, 5+ years in country & global roles, strong Excel skills, and fluent English. Novartis offers a purpose-driven work environment with commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a range of benefits and rewards.

Medical Scientific Liaison

Company: Novartis

Location: Taipei, Taiwan

Posted Nov 21, 2024

Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) at Novartis are field-based professionals who establish relationships with medical experts and stakeholders. They use evidence-based materials to support product development, launch, and commercialization. MSLs engage in scientific discussions, provide medical support, and contribute to research activities. They also offer training to Novartis colleagues and collaborate with various teams. The role involves scientific exchange, insights gathering, and project implementation to advance medical understanding and patient care.

Customer Engagement Partner

Company: Novartis

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Posted Nov 21, 2024

The Sales Representative role is crucial in driving customer interactions and sales performance. They serve as the face of the company's customer experience approach, building deep relationships with customers and patients to foster sales growth in a compliant and ethical manner. Key responsibilities include identifying high-potential customers, driving sales through positive customer experiences, engaging in value-based conversations, personalizing customer engagement journeys, and delivering memorable, customer-centric experiences. The role also involves gathering customer insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address unmet needs, and acting as a trusted partner to customers. Essential skills include account management, commercial excellence, communication, compliance, influencing, negotiation, selling, and technical skills. Novartis offers a supportive community, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a commitment to ethical practices.

Head of Clinical Manufacturing, TRD (f/m/d) / Vodja klinične proizvodnje TRD (ž/m/d)

Company: Novartis

Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Posted Nov 21, 2024

The role involves managing end-to-end operations for assigned supply activities, leading complex and challenging projects, and overseeing global networks and cross-functional teams. The Global Head External Partner Management is responsible for leading global CMC development efforts, managing a network overseeing global external activities, and ensuring compliance processes from third-party vendors. The role also involves producing, packaging, and producing medicines for clinical trials, overseeing clinical supply on a global study level, and managing relationships with internal and external customers and partners. Key responsibilities include defining and planning production requirements, ensuring successful product transfer management, developing and implementing a mid- to long-term strategy, and managing clinical manufacturing unit performance. The role requires at least 13 years of experience in manufacturing and/or technical development of biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, or vaccines, with at least 5 years at a management level. Novartis offers competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible working schedule, and various learning and development opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Novartis?
Novartis fosters a collaborative, data‑driven culture that values continuous learning. Employees benefit from global mobility, generous health plans, flexible work models, and access to internal training on AI, cloud, and product development. Managers often emphasize mentorship and give employees the chance to work on cross‑functional teams that accelerate research from discovery to market.
What types of positions are available at Novartis?
Tech positions include software engineer (frontend, backend, full‑stack), data scientist, machine learning engineer, cloud architect, DevOps engineer, cybersecurity analyst, product manager, UX/UI designer, and quality assurance. Non‑tech positions cover regulatory affairs, quality control, clinical operations, and business analytics.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Novartis tech roles?
Stand out by aligning your portfolio with Novartis' tech stack—demonstrate experience with Java, Python, SQL, or cloud services. Highlight any healthcare or pharma projects, publish code on GitHub, and include measurable outcomes. Tailor your resume to match the job description, use relevant keywords, and prepare for coding tests in data structures, algorithms, and system design. In interviews, discuss how your technical skills can accelerate drug discovery or improve patient outcomes.

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