Senior Director, Data Science & AI (Hybrid)

Novartis AG; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 64,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Plan

Life and Accidental Insurance

Meals/allowance or office canteen

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Novartis AG in Barcelona, Spain is recruiting Associate Directors of Data Science and AI to drive data-driven decisions across diverse business domains. You will lead end-to-end analytics initiatives, combining data management, statistical methods and machine learning to deliver actionable insights and operational improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, budget coordination, and nurturing a high-performing team capable of advancing Novartis' data strategy in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in data science, statistics, or related field.
• Proven experience leading data science initiatives with impact.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex business problems with data management, Data Science, AI and ML.
• Translate analytics findings into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
• Coordinate resources and prioritize initiatives across teams.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Evaluate technologies and select appropriate analytical tools and approaches.
• Provide agile consulting and lead cross-functional projects when needed.
• Mentor team members and contribute to knowledge sharing and growth.

Skills

AI

Generative AI

Biostatistics

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Python

SQL

Pandas

NLP

Graph Algorithms

Tools

Pandas

R

SQL

Job description

Novartis AG in Barcelona, Spain is recruiting Associate Directors of Data Science and AI to drive data-driven decisions across diverse business domains. You will lead end-to-end analytics initiatives, combining data management, statistical methods and machine learning to deliver actionable insights and operational improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, budget coordination, and nurturing a high-performing team capable of advancing Novartis' data strategy in a hybrid