Novartis Group Companies
Associate Director, AI Use Case Lead
Novartis Group Companies, East Hanover, New Jersey, us, 07936
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Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ location and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Job Description The
Insights and Decision Science (IDS)
team is dedicated to enabling improved decision making at Novartis by leveraging superior data to identify actionable insights that drive enhanced performance. We collaborate closely with the US business, challenging data and ideas to empower smarter, data-driven decision-making. This role is crucial in driving innovation and transformation in pharma by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. The individual will lead the ideation and execution of AI projects, from concept to implementation, ensuring that solutions are scalable, compliant, and tailored to meet the company's needs. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate on the ideation and execution of AI projects, assisting in transitioning from concept to implementation. Contribute innovative ideas for AI-based products or solutions, supporting the development of market-ready offerings. Assist in evaluating the feasibility of use cases based on data availability, quality, and organizational readiness. Help create detailed plans for the AI use case lifecycle, from ideation to pilot, under senior leadership guidance. Work closely with departments such as R&D, manufacturing, commercial, regulatory, and IT to understand their pain points and requirements, providing support to senior leaders. Collaborate with AI teams to design scalable, compliant, and effective AI solutions tailored to the use case, with oversight from senior leaders. Assist in setting priorities and managing the product lifecycle in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Serve as a liaison between technical teams (data scientists, engineers) and business teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding, with support from senior leaders. Advocate for AI adoption and assist stakeholders in adapting to new tools and processes, under senior leadership guidance. Support the definition and pressure-testing of value cases and assist in structuring sprints to begin development of new product ideas. Support business case development for wider AI adoption by capturing success stories and key metrics during pilot phases, collaborating with other teams to drive broader adoption. Act as an AI role model, supporting a culture that embraces cutting-edge AI technologies and encourages experimentation and adoption of best practices, under mentorship from senior leaders. Experience: Novartis seeks an individual with extensive experience in leading AI-driven innovation projects from conception to market deployment. A proven track record of successfully evaluating and implementing AI use cases, with a deep understanding of data quality, availability, and organizational readiness, is required. The candidate should excel in bridging the gap between technical and business teams, fostering clear communication, advocating for AI adoption, and facilitating stakeholder adaptation to new technologies. Essential Requirements: Minimum of 6 years of experience in tech development within the pharma industry. A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. Advanced degrees (Master's or Ph.D.) are preferred. Experience managing complex projects, including planning, execution, and delivery, focusing on AI or technology-driven initiatives. Ability to balance stakeholder interests with project goals to ensure successful AI implementation and adoption. Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams such as R&D, IT, and business units to drive AI initiatives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements. Understanding of prototype development processes. Demonstrated leadership skills to guide teams, manage conflicts, and drive change. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance issues related to AI in the pharmaceutical industry. The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $152,600 and $283,400 annually. Salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, but may fluctuate based on market conditions. Final compensation will depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and performance, and may include additional elements like bonuses, stock units, and benefits. Details will be provided upon offer. EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or other protected status. Accessibility and Accommodations: The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process and employment. Contact us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 with your request, including the job requisition number.
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Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ location and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Job Description The
Insights and Decision Science (IDS)
team is dedicated to enabling improved decision making at Novartis by leveraging superior data to identify actionable insights that drive enhanced performance. We collaborate closely with the US business, challenging data and ideas to empower smarter, data-driven decision-making. This role is crucial in driving innovation and transformation in pharma by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. The individual will lead the ideation and execution of AI projects, from concept to implementation, ensuring that solutions are scalable, compliant, and tailored to meet the company's needs. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate on the ideation and execution of AI projects, assisting in transitioning from concept to implementation. Contribute innovative ideas for AI-based products or solutions, supporting the development of market-ready offerings. Assist in evaluating the feasibility of use cases based on data availability, quality, and organizational readiness. Help create detailed plans for the AI use case lifecycle, from ideation to pilot, under senior leadership guidance. Work closely with departments such as R&D, manufacturing, commercial, regulatory, and IT to understand their pain points and requirements, providing support to senior leaders. Collaborate with AI teams to design scalable, compliant, and effective AI solutions tailored to the use case, with oversight from senior leaders. Assist in setting priorities and managing the product lifecycle in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Serve as a liaison between technical teams (data scientists, engineers) and business teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding, with support from senior leaders. Advocate for AI adoption and assist stakeholders in adapting to new tools and processes, under senior leadership guidance. Support the definition and pressure-testing of value cases and assist in structuring sprints to begin development of new product ideas. Support business case development for wider AI adoption by capturing success stories and key metrics during pilot phases, collaborating with other teams to drive broader adoption. Act as an AI role model, supporting a culture that embraces cutting-edge AI technologies and encourages experimentation and adoption of best practices, under mentorship from senior leaders. Experience: Novartis seeks an individual with extensive experience in leading AI-driven innovation projects from conception to market deployment. A proven track record of successfully evaluating and implementing AI use cases, with a deep understanding of data quality, availability, and organizational readiness, is required. The candidate should excel in bridging the gap between technical and business teams, fostering clear communication, advocating for AI adoption, and facilitating stakeholder adaptation to new technologies. Essential Requirements: Minimum of 6 years of experience in tech development within the pharma industry. A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. Advanced degrees (Master's or Ph.D.) are preferred. Experience managing complex projects, including planning, execution, and delivery, focusing on AI or technology-driven initiatives. Ability to balance stakeholder interests with project goals to ensure successful AI implementation and adoption. Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams such as R&D, IT, and business units to drive AI initiatives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements. Understanding of prototype development processes. Demonstrated leadership skills to guide teams, manage conflicts, and drive change. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance issues related to AI in the pharmaceutical industry. The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $152,600 and $283,400 annually. Salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, but may fluctuate based on market conditions. Final compensation will depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and performance, and may include additional elements like bonuses, stock units, and benefits. Details will be provided upon offer. EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or other protected status. Accessibility and Accommodations: The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process and employment. Contact us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 with your request, including the job requisition number.
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