Senior Principal Workflow Automation Architect

Novartis AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 94,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working options

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Novartis AG in Basel, Switzerland is seeking a Workflow Automation Engineer to transform manual processes into automated, scalable solutions. You will collaborate with scientists, process owners and stakeholders to design and implement automation using workflow platforms, APIs, data, robotics and AI, ensuring compliance and maintainability.

The role emphasizes strong engineering expertise with business partnering to accelerate scientific outcomes, with a base salary range and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, data science, life sciences or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience delivering technology solutions that improve workflows (apps, integrations, RPA, AI-enabled).
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language with API integration experience.
• Ability to translate user and business needs into reliable, secure and maintainable solutions with testing and deployment practices.
• Hands-on AI experience (ML, generative AI or agentic systems) for automation.
• Strong ability to explain approaches to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with scientists, process owners and stakeholders to identify automation opportunities.
• Analyze and redesign processes for automation readiness.
• Translate business and user needs into clear requirements and a value case.
• Design and integrate solutions using workflow platforms, software, APIs, data, cloud services, robotics and AI.
• Ensure solutions align with security, compliance and governance standards.
• Establish reusable components, engineering practices, frameworks and documentation.
• Support adoption and measure improvements in efficiency, reliability and user experience.
• Explain technical approaches and trade-offs to diverse audiences.

Skills

Programming / scripting

AI / ML experience

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Novartis AG in Basel, Switzerland is seeking a Workflow Automation Engineer to transform manual processes into automated, scalable solutions. You will collaborate with scientists, process owners and stakeholders to design and implement automation using workflow platforms, APIs, data, robotics and AI, ensuring compliance and maintainability.

The role emphasizes strong engineering expertise with business partnering to accelerate scientific outcomes, with a base salary range and generous benefits.