Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow in Biologics

# Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow in BiologicsREQ-Jul 01, 2026

Switzerland Available in:

English### Summary We are excited to invite applications for the Novartis Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, a unique training opportunity designed for exceptional early-career scientists eager to tackle some of the most challenging problems in biomedical research and drug discovery.

Location:

Basel, Switzerland   Duration: 3 years  Program start date:
October 1, 2026  Final date to receive applications:
July 15, 2026 EOB### About the Role As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will join Biologics Research Center (BRC) in Basel and pursue an innovative research project at the forefront of biomedical science and drug discovery. You will work alongside leading scientists in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while gaining exposure to the broader ecosystem that translates scientific discovery into medicines.

Our fellows are empowered to ask bold scientific questions, apply cutting-edge technologies, and develop approaches that have the potential to transform patient care.
** Research Opportunity
** You will join the Cell Line Screening & Development unit, which develops manufacturing CHO cell lines for Novartis’ increasingly complex biotherapeutics pipeline. Working at the interface of research and technical development, you will gain exposure to the early biologics discovery and development process, from molecule design and develop ability assessment to technical development. Your project will focus on advancing a next-generation CHO platform by evaluating transposon-based gene integration systems.

In close collaboration with partners in BRC and Technical Research and Development (TRD), you will contribute to an end-to-end production platform that supports early research through clinical and commercial supply.

To support this work, you will establish high-throughput capabilities for future artificial intelligence/machine learning approaches, from plasmid library design to screening systems with tailored molecule design, and identify multi-specific antibody producers with optimal productivity and quality. You will also apply state-of-the-art genetic characterization to the resulting CHO pools and clones and help generate AI-ready data.

Your work will help advance cell line development technologies and may enable faster, more reliable generation of production cell lines for next-generation biologics.
** Why Join the Program?
** The Novartis Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is designed to develop the next generation of scientific leaders and power the future of medicine through rigorous research, and immersive learning experiences, including the implementation of AI tools in biomedical research.

Postdoctoral Research Fellows benefit from:
* Guidance from accomplished scientific leaders and subject matter experts
* Access to advanced technologies, platforms, and research capabilities
* Collaboration across disciplines and organizational boundaries
* A global and diverse community of postdoctoral fellows
* Dedicated programming designed to help fellows thrive throughout their careers.
* Personalized experiential learning opportunities through a Postdoc Practicum that empower fellows to explore new scientific domains, build cross-functional expertise, and expand their impact beyond their primary research project.
* Opportunities to present research, publish in leading journals, and build an international scientific network

We are entering a new era of biomedical research breakthroughs through the convergence of biology, technology, and artificial intelligence tools, and fellows are also supported in engaging with these emerging approaches.

This is a full-time training position of up to three years in duration.
** Reimagining Medicine Together
** At Novartis, our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. Through this program, you will grow as a scientist and future leader while contributing to discoveries that may ultimately benefit patients worldwide.
** Start Date
** September 2026
** Key Responsibilities
*** Design and perform high-throughput molecular…