Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Data42 (Palantir Foundry)

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 130.000 - 241.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working options

Parental leave 14 weeks

Insurance plans and retirement plans

Global recognition programs

Zusammenfassung

Novartis Pharma AG in Basel seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) for Data42 to turn high‑value problems into data and AI applications using Palantir Foundry. You will prototype, iterate, and productionize solutions in collaboration with domain teams.

This role blends software and data engineering with product mindset, emphasizing user workflows, operational durability, and delivery from prototype to production in a hybrid work setting 3 days in office.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience working in biomedical research, bioengineering, bioinformatics or related domain.
• Hands‑on experience with Palantir Foundry essential, building and operationalizing pipelines and applications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management for rapid delivery.

Aufgaben

• Embedded delivery with domain teams to translate needs into shipped capabilities.
• Design and implement end-to-end Foundry solutions, including data pipelines and apps.
• Ingest, transform, and model diverse datasets for analytics and applications.
• Build user-facing applications and support deployment and monitoring.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and contribute to playbooks and standards.

Kenntnisse

Foundry expertise

Data modeling

Stakeholder management

Python

Ausbildung

Bachelors degree in Biology or related

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Jobbeschreibung

Salary Range: CHF129,500.00 - CHF240,500.00

Location: Basel, Switzerland

#LI-Hybrid 3 days/week in office

Internal job title: Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Data42

About the Role

The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Data42 is an embedded technical delivery leader who partners directly with domain teams to turn high-value problems into working data and AI applications. You will rapidly prototype, iterate, and productionize solutions on Palantir Foundry, bridging users, product, and platform engineering to deliver measurable outcomes. This role blends software engineering, data engineering, and product-oriented problem solving, with a strong emphasis on user workflow adoption and operational durability.

Key Responsibilities

• Embedded delivery and problem solving: Embed with domain teams to understand workflows, define success criteria, and translate needs into shipped capabilities; Lead discovery, solution framing, and iterative delivery from prototype to production.


• Build on Palantir Foundry: Design and implement end-to-end solutions in Foundry, including data pipelines, transformations, ontology alignment, and application workflows; Configure and optimize Foundry-based applications to support operational decision-making and repeatable analytics; Apply Foundry-native patterns for permissions, auditability, performance, and release management.


• Data engineering and modeling: Ingest, transform, and model diverse datasets to make them usable and trustworthy for analytics and applications; Define data quality checks and ensure datasets are fit for intended use (document assumptions and limitations).


• Application development and integration: Build user-facing applications or workflow experiences and integrate with upstream and downstream systems as needed; Support deployment, monitoring, and ongoing improvement of production applications.


• Cross-functional leadership: Partner closely with product managers, data scientists, data engineers, governance, and platform teams to align scope, timelines, and standards; Communicate trade-offs clearly and unblock delivery through technical and stakeholder influence.


• Enablement and reuse: Create reusable templates, components, and patterns to accelerate future deliveries across Data42; Mentor teammates and contribute to internal documentation, playbooks, and delivery standards.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics or related discipline.


• 8+ years of experience working in biomedical research, bioengineering, bioinformatics or related domain.


• Hands‑on experience with Palantir Foundry is essential, building and operationalizing solutions (pipelines, ontology, applications, and access controls), with a Foundry-first engineering and delivery mindset.


• Solid experience in partnering with stakeholders to understand challenges and define effective solutions, developing and delivering Proof of Concepts to validate ideas and demonstrate business value.


• Demonstrated experience delivering software, data, or analytics products in a fast‑paced, user‑facing environment, with expertise in rapid prototyping to production execution.


• Strong programming skills and comfort working across data and application layers.


• Strong user empathy and workflow orientation, with proven ability to work directly with end users, clarify ambiguous requirements, and deliver iteratively.


• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management skills, with strong reliability and operational discipline.

Desirable requirements

• Experience delivering solutions in regulated or sensitive‑data environments, with strong attention to access control and audit needs.


• Familiarity with product discovery methods (problem framing, value definition, iterative MVP delivery).


• Experience with analytics, AI, or machine learning enablement within production applications.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

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

Benefits & Rewards

• Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: CHF 129,500 to CHF 240,500.


• 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.

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!

Skills Desired

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)


• Biostatistics


• Business Value Creation


• Change Management


• Curious Mindset


• Data Governance


• Data Literacy


• Data Quality


• Data Science


• Data Visualization


• Deep Learning


• Graph Algorithms


• Learning Agility


• Machine Learning (ML)


• Machine Learning Algorithms


• Nlp (Neuro‑Linguistic Programming)


• And Genai (Inactive)


• Organization Awareness (Inactive)


• Pandas (Python) (Inactive)


• Python (Programming Language)


• R Programming


• Stakeholder Engagement


• Statistical Analysis


• Structured Query Language (SQL)


• Time Series Analysis

We care about your well‑being

Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you.

Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives.