Head of Veterinary Medicine, Basel, Novartis (80-100%*) — Novartis
- Location
- Basel (City)
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 40 days ago
Role overview
Summary
- Summary
- Key responsibilities:
- Prophylactic routine measures and diagnostic testing.
Main responsibilities
- Key responsibilities:
- Prophylactic routine measures and diagnostic testing.
- Therapeutic measures in cases of diseases and injuries in animals.
- Herd treatments in animal colonies. 24 / 7 / 365 flawless veterinary emergency service.
- Microbiological routine monitoring of all animal populations and ad hoc testing of individual animals.
Application process
- Please note that restrictions on flexible working may apply and will be discussed at interview stage if applicable Accessibility and Accommodation:
Company and context
- Heading the "Veterinary Medicine" group (VM) with the aim of guaranteeing flawless veterinary care including clinical monitoring/treatment and health & hygiene monitoring of all laboratory animal colonies as well as support of research groups in their in-vivo experimental work, organization/coordination of CM internal QA, leadership of veterinary technicians and training of staff. Job Description
- Internal job title: Associate Director CM (Comparative Medicine) Location : Basel, CH, onsite #LI-onsite
- The Head of Veterinary Medicine will lead a team of 3 VM associates to deliver the "Veterinary Medicine" program for the Basel Rodent vivarium, with the aim of accomplishing flawless veterinary care including clinical monitoring/treatment and health & hygiene monitoring of laboratory animal colonies as well as support of research groups in their in-vivo experimental work, organization/coordination of CM internal QA, leadership of veterinary technicians and training of staff.
- She/He will contribute to the CM leadership team onsite and globally for VM and CM strategies and improvements.
- of specific microbiological investigations in suspected cases/diseases in animals and implementation of all necessary steps in case of animal hygiene breaks.
- and monitoring of quarantine investigations.
- Interactions with third parties for the alignment on hygiene monitoring of Novartis contract breeding.
- Triage of animal imports and support of animal exports.
- Responsible for state-of-the art management of prescription and non-prescription drugs in CM/VM as well as in all BR, Basel in-vivo labs according to legal requirements.
- Advising / supporting the research groups in veterinary medicine / lab animal science / microbiology / surgery / surgical hygiene and anesthesia.
Additional details
- Heading the "Veterinary Medicine" group (VM) with the aim of guaranteeing flawless veterinary care including clinical monitoring/treatment and health & hygiene monitoring of all laboratory animal colonies as well as support of research groups in their in-vivo experimental work, organization/coordination of CM internal QA, leadership of veterinary technicians and training of staff.
- Internal job title: Associate Director CM (Comparative Medicine) Location : Basel, CH, onsite #LI-onsite
- Organization of specific microbiological investigations in suspected cases/diseases in animals and implementation of all necessary steps in case of animal hygiene breaks.
- Organization and monitoring of quarantine investigations.
- Organization and coordination of quality assurance in CM.
- Continuing professional development and participation in training of CM staff. Essential Requirements :
- Work with potential health risk, (e.g., zoonoses, allergies) / Wearing PPE Languages: German and English Desirable Requirements:
- Knowledge of Swiss federal, cantonal and local (Animal Welfare) law ECLAM certification preferred
- Please note that restrictions on flexible working may apply and will be discussed at interview stage if applicable Accessibility and Accommodation:
Notes and original content
- Job Description
- Internal job title: Associate Director CM (Comparative Medicine)
- Location : Basel, CH, onsite #LI-onsite
- Continuing professional development and participation in training of CM staff.
- Essential Requirements :
- Work with potential health risk, (e.g., zoonoses, allergies) / Wearing PPE
- Languages: German and English
- Desirable Requirements:
- Knowledge of Swiss federal, cantonal and local (Animal Welfare) law
- ECLAM certification preferred
Questions about this listing
What salary does Novartis offer for this role?
Novartis lists CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year for this position in Basel (City). This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Novartis offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Novartis during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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