Director of Applied AI, Scaling Strategist

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

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible/hybrid working options

14 weeks parental leave

Competitive benefits (insurance/retire

Hybrid work environment

Zusammenfassung

Novartis is seeking a Director, Deployment Strategist, Applied AI to drive strategic AI projects for the CEO and Executive Committee. The role focuses on defining cross-cutting AI solutions, generating strategic insights, and serving as a subject matter expert while building a network of AI leaders across the company.

The position requires a strong background in digital/AI, governance of strategic transformation, and experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams in a pharma/healthcare setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred (MS, MBA).
• Proficiency in English required; other languages a plus.
• 2+ years in digital/AI fields (product management, digital analytics, building software products).
• Experience in pharma/healthcare with business impact.
• Significant consultancy experience at manager level.

Aufgaben

• Independently drive strategic tech/AI projects for Novartis Group, the CEO and the Executive Committee.
• Define cross-cutting solutions to enable AI to scale in the business.
• Generate strategic insights for top-level leaders on AI and Reimagining Work.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for AI topics.
• Develop network of tech/AI experts and leaders across Novartis.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

AI/digital transformation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

MS

MBA

Jobbeschreibung

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

About the Role

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 strategy projects, 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 AI 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

• Project and program management experience in strategic projects, ideally in pharma/healthcare with a track record of strong business impact

• 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)

• 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.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and 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 diverseteamsrepresentative 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, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to E-Mail schreiben and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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