Director, Deployment Strategist, Applied AI

Novartis; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 151.000 - 280.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Hybrid working options

14 weeks parental leave

Long-term equity awards

Zusammenfassung

Novartis in Basel, Switzerland, seeks a Director, Deployment Strategist, Applied AI to drive strategic AI projects for the CEO and Executive Committee. This hybrid role combines enterprise transformation with hands-on problem solving and AI scale across the business.

You will define cross-functional AI solutions, distill strategic insights for top leaders, and collaborate with engineers, architects, and business units to accelerate value creation.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree; advanced degree (MS, MBA) preferred.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written); other languages a plus.
• Hands-on experience (e.g., 2 years) in digital/AI fields such as product management, digital analytics, building software products.
• Significant experience in top-tier consultancy (manager level).
• Project and program management experience in strategic projects, ideally pharma/healthcare with strong business impact.
• Effective and persuasive communicator with presentation, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams including engineers; executive-level communications.

Aufgaben

• Independently drive strategic tech/AI projects for Novartis Group, the CEO and the Executive Committee.
• Define cross-cutting solutions that enable AI to scale in the business.
• Generate strategic insights to enable informed decisions on AI and Reimagining Work.
• Serve as SME for select tech topics within the team.
• Develop a network of tech/AI experts and leaders across Novartis.

Jobbeschreibung

Salary Range: CHF150,500.00 - CHF279,500.00

Job Description Summary

Location Basel, Switzerland

#LI-Hybrid 3 days/week in office

Internal Job Title: Director, Deployment Strategist, Applied AI

The Enterprise AI & Reimagine Work team is a central group helping shape and accelerate AI-enabled ways of working across the enterprise. We partner with business units and functions to turn leadership priorities into focused action, scale high-impact initiatives, unblock execution, and build reusable solutions that help teams work smarter. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of enterprise transformation, AI, and hands-on problem solving

Job Description

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Independently drive strategic tech/AI projects for Novartis Group, the CEO and the Executive Committee
• Drive value by defining cross-cutting solutions (including cross-functional working groups, tech products) that will enable AI to fully scale in the business
• Generate strategic insights based on best-in-class analysis, distill outputs and recommendations which enable informed decisions of top-level leaders on AI and Reimagining Work
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the team on select tech related topics
• Develop network of tech/AI experts and leaders across Novartis

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred (MS, MBA)
• Proficiency in English required (spoken and written) with proficiency in other languages a plus
• Hands on experience (e.g., 2 years) in digital/AI related fields e.g., product management, digital analytics, building software products
• Established record of driving strategic AI/digital transformation and topics with value creation in mind
• Significant experience gained in a top tier consultancy (manager level)
• Project and program management experience in strategic projects, ideally in pharma/healthcare with a track record of strong business impact
• Effective and persuasive communicator with strong presentation, communication (both written and verbal), influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with and lead multi-disciplinary teams including engineers, architects- Experience in executive level communications.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, to be determined based on business needs.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 150,500.00 - 215,000.00 - 279,500.00 CHF Annual

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

• insurance plans
• retirement plans
• wellbeing resources and global recognition programs
• flexible and hybrid working options, where possible
• minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Development, Change Management, Data Analytics, F