Executive Director, Enterprise AI Strategy & Innovation

Novartis; United States; Remote; USD 237.000 - 439.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Executive Director, Strategy & Innovation at Novartis will lead the long-term strategy for NovaOS, Novartis’ enterprise AI platform, including the innovation roadmap and ecosystem partnerships. This role requires coordinating with Product, Applied AI, Engineering, and Commercial teams to shape future AI products and platform capabilities.

The role will identify emerging AI technologies, build strategic partnerships with providers, startups, academia, and innovation ecosystems, and drive

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy, product strategy, innovation, management consulting, or digital transformation leadership.
• Demonstrated success developing enterprise technology strategies and leading cross-functional innovation initiatives.
• Strong executive communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leadership.
• Solid understanding of AI, enterprise software, digital platforms, and product management principles.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive the strategic roadmap and innovation agenda for the enterprise AI platform in partnership with Product and Business leadership.
• Identify emerging technologies, market trends, customer needs, and competitive opportunities that shape future product investments.
• Lead strategic discovery, concept development, business case creation, and incubation of new AI-enabled capabilities.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with technology providers, startups, academia, and innovation ecosystems.
• Partner with Product Management, Applied AI, Engineering, UX, and Commercial teams to transition validated concepts into product roadmaps.
• Establish innovation governance, portfolio prioritization, and investment frameworks that balance short-term delivery with long-term strategic growth.
• Build and lead a high-performing strategy and innovation organization while fostering a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Brand Awareness

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Customer Engagement

Customer Insights

Data Analytics

Digital Marketing

Franchise Development

Influencing Skills

Inspirational Leadership

People Management

Product Positioning

Product Roadmap

Sales

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

The Executive Director, Strategy & Innovation at Novartis will lead the long-term strategy for NovaOS, Novartis’ enterprise AI platform, including the innovation roadmap and ecosystem partnerships. This role requires coordinating with Product, Applied AI, Engineering, and Commercial teams to shape future AI products and platform capabilities.

The role will identify emerging AI technologies, build strategic partnerships with providers, startups, academia, and innovation ecosystems, and drive