Director AI Use Case Lead - 1 of 2
Director AI Use Case Lead - 1 of 2
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$ 185500 - 344500
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This position will be located at the East Hanover NJ location and will not have the ability to be located remotely.This is 1 of 2 roles posted.
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 datadriven decisionmaking. Reporting into Executive Director of AI and Innovation Product Strategy the AI Use Case Lead is crucial in driving innovation and transformation in pharma by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence.
The AI Use Case Lead serves as an AI product owner and a catalyst for change bridging the gap between technical expertise and business acumen. Through collaboration with diverse teams across research development manufacturing and commercial sectors the AI Use Case Lead ensures that AI initiatives are strategically aligned with organizational goals and deliver tangible value. The individual will lead the ideation and of AI projects from concept to implementation ensuring that solutions are scalable compliant and tailored to meet the unique needs of the company.
Key Responsibilities:
As an agile product owner lead the ideation of new AIbased products or solutions bringing innovative ideas into tangible marketready offerings
Evaluate the feasibility of use cases based on data quality and organizational readiness
Create a detailed plan for the AI use case lifecycle from ideation to pilot
Lead new AI use cases through stage gates (e.g. initial intake proofofconcept approval minimum viable product approval full scale build out)
Work with departments such as marketing customer engagement market access patient support and medical affairs to understand their pain points and requirements
Work with AI teams to design scalable compliant and effective AI solutions tailored to the use case
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to set priorities and manage the product lifecycle
Serve as a bridge between technical teams (data scientists engineers) and business teams ensuring clear communication and understanding
Advocate for AI adoption and helping stakeholders adapt to new tools and processes
Define and pressuretest value cases and structure sprints to begin development of new product ideas
Support the business case development for wider adoption of AI technology by capturing success stories and key business metrics during pilot and collaborate with other teams to drive broader adoption
Experience
Novartis seeks individual with extensive experience in leading AIdriven innovation projects from conception to market deployment. A proven track record of successfully evaluating and implementing AI use cases demonstrating a deep understanding of data quality availability and organizational readiness is . The candidate should excel in bridging the gap between technical and business teams fostering clear communication and understanding while advocating for AI adoption and facilitating stakeholder adaptation to new technologies.
Essential Requirements:
A minimum of 8 years of experience in tech development in the pharma industry
A degree in Computer Science Data Science Artificial Intelligence or a related field. Advanced degrees Masters or Ph.D. are preferred
Experience in managing complex projects including planning and delivery with a focus on AI or technologydriven projects
Ability to balance stakeholder interests with project goals ensuring successful AI implementation and adoption
Ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams including R&D IT and business units to drive AI initiatives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex AI concepts to nontechnical stakeholders
Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
Understanding of prototype development process
Demonstrated leadership skills to guide and motivate teams manage conflicts and drive change
Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance issues related to AI in the pharmaceutical industry
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $185500.00 and $344500.00 a year; however while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to geographical location experience level knowledge skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a signon bonus restricted stock units and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an atwill position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an email to calland let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Salary Range
$185500.00 $344500.00Skills Desired
Agility Agility Business Analytics Competitive Intelligence CrossFunctional Collaboration Customer Insights Customer Orientation Data Analysis Databases Data Science Forecasting GoToMarket Strategy Healthcare Sector Understanding Influencing Skills Innovation Machine Learning (Ml) Marketing Analytics Market Research Microsoft Excel People Management Predictive Analytics Product Marketing Qualitative Research Quantitative Research R (Programming Language) 5 moreRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
