ScientificAdvisor-PHAD

**Job Description Summary** Location: Basel, Switzerland #onsite Role Purpose: Elevate scientific standards in global PHAD by fostering a unified scientific mindset and rigorous innova-tion in collaboration with our partners in NCE, TRD and beyond. Ensure PHAD has the scientific capabili-ties to deliver its portfolio and is prepared for future needs. Promote systematic knowledge sharing within TRD NCE and PHAD and collaborate with external academic and industry partners. Implement and evalu-ate the impact of internal and external scientific trends into NCE development initiatives and guidelines in PHAD. **Job Description** **Major Activities** **Maintain scientific rigor and support the development of a global PHAD scientific approach****.** * Facilitate the connection between scientific advancements and their application to projects; provide input for innovation strategies and participate in science and innovation forums within PHAD and at TRD level via the TRD Innovation Council. * Establish scientific standards and policies, address and manage any overlaps, and oversee implementation through a governance model that monitors progress across different disciplines. * Develop guidelines for governance and scientific risk management to ensure consistency among various fields. * Oversee the assessment and prioritization of new technologies, innovation initiatives, and contribute to data science programs in PHAD. * Sponsor activities and networks that promote and maintain scientific excellence within PHAD (e.g. Technology Focus Groups). * Serve as a representative for the Novartis Culture by encouraging innovation and mentoring/coaching junior associates in idea generation, support access to resources and funding. * Participate in GENESIS lab activities led by NIBR and GDD, specifically regarding innovation calls and proposals. **Inform scientific capability building** * Assess scientific advancements, skills gap analysis, and the IP landscape to align development proce