Omics AI Platform Architect - Hybrid Cambridge

Novartis; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive

Equity awards eligibility

Health benefits

401(k) match

Generous time off

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Scientific AI Platform Expert to join the DAx Data Science team in Cambridge, MA, to build enterprise-grade AI analysis platforms and data products accelerating drug discovery. This role leads multidisciplinary teams, operationalizes generative AI solutions, and shapes DAx AI data strategy, reporting to the Head of Data Science.

Based in Cambridge with a hybrid arrangement, you will work on scalable omics pipelines, production-grade data platforms, and AI workflows across

Qualifications

• BS or MS in AI/ML, data science/engineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science/engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related discipline, with 3+ years of hands‑on experience in scientific data science or engineering, AI/ML, computational research within the biopharma and/or technology industry.
• Experience building and operating production‑grade multimodal data platforms for scientific analysis: omics data, data modeling, patient metadata, lineage, access controls, and reproducible workflows.
• Experience with omics analysis pipelines (i.e. genomics, transcriptomics), MCP, LLM patterns, biological foundational models, agent orchestration, and deep learning frameworks (i.e. Pytorch) is preferred.
• Familiarity with current agentic frameworks such Claude Science, Biomni, Gemini or other open-source co‑scientist platforms.
• Deep practical experience in software or data engineering (i.e. agile), including Python, SQL, version control, testing, workflow orchestration, cloud platforms, and data lakes (i.e. Snowflake, Databricks, Palantir Foundry, AWS).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, ethical, self‑awareness, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate scientific and operational AI needs into impactful, decision-enabling solutions.
• Hands-on design, build, and sustain scalable AI-focused omics pipelines, APIs, and integrated data products.
• Scale AI workflows using reproducible, transparent, secure, and FAIR data practices.
• Prioritize resources against evolving research needs.
• Provide input to the team on project evaluation, deployment, lifecycle, and governance practices.
• Assist as needed with the onboarding of external vendors and service providers.
• Effectively provide input to the team on strategy, implementation details and results through internal and external presentations, posters, publications, and technical documentation.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

Omics data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master in AI/ML/Data Science

PhD (recent)

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

AWS

Pytorch

Job description

Novartis is seeking a Scientific AI Platform Expert to join the DAx Data Science team in Cambridge, MA, to build enterprise-grade AI analysis platforms and data products accelerating drug discovery. This role leads multidisciplinary teams, operationalizes generative AI solutions, and shapes DAx AI data strategy, reporting to the Head of Data Science.

Based in Cambridge with a hybrid arrangement, you will work on scalable omics pipelines, production-grade data platforms, and AI workflows across