AI-Driven Director, PK Sciences & Clinical Pharmacology

Novartis AG; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG in Cambridge, MA is seeking a senior expert to lead the AI strategy for clinical pharmacology within PKS. You will guide PKS planning, analyses and decision quality by deploying AI/ML capabilities across drug development stages.

The role requires a PhD/PharmD with 8–10 years in drug development and strong PK/PD knowledge, plus cross-functional collaboration and regulatory interaction skills. This position is on-site in Cambridge, MA with hybrid/onsite expectations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Pharm.D. required in clinical pharmacology or a related field.
• 8–10 years in drug discovery/development in pharma/biotech with 6+ years in translational ADME/DMPK or AI strategy.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, and PK/PD with project-team experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and oversee implementation of AI strategy for clinical pharmacology within PKS.
• Identify and implement high-value AI use cases to improve PKS planning, analyses and decision quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and regulatory agencies as appropriate for PKS inputs.
• Provide PK/clinical pharmacology input across drug development and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Pharmacokinetics

AI Strategy

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

PhD/PharmD

Job description

Novartis AG in Cambridge, MA is seeking a senior expert to lead the AI strategy for clinical pharmacology within PKS. You will guide PKS planning, analyses and decision quality by deploying AI/ML capabilities across drug development stages.

The role requires a PhD/PharmD with 8–10 years in drug development and strong PK/PD knowledge, plus cross-functional collaboration and regulatory interaction skills. This position is on-site in Cambridge, MA with hybrid/onsite expectations.