Director, AI & Innovation Strategy
Director, AI & Innovation Strategy
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$ 185500 - 344500
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This position will be located in East Hanover NJ.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 bringing insights and challenging ideas to empower smarter data-driven decision-making. Reporting into the VP Head of AI and Innovation this role is crucial in driving the overall strategy for (Gen)AI tools and technologies within Novartis.
This position is responsible for developing and executing a dynamic enterprise-wide AI and innovation strategy that advances Novartis mission and long-term objectives. By collaborating with executive leadership business units and enabling functions the role identifies prioritizes and drives high-impact AI initiatives that align with strategic goals and deliver measurable value. The Executive Director fosters a culture of innovation strategic thinking and AI adoption. This role also plays a central part in unifying Generative AI efforts guiding cross-functional execution promoting best practices and serving as a strategic thought partner to the USLTensuring AI initiatives are well-governed scalable and embedded into the broader enterprise.
Major Accountabilities
Lead the IDS AI and Innovation strategy with an enterprise lens aligning US and Novartis-wide AI effortsincluding GenAIwith long-term business priorities.
Operate in a highly agile environment shaping an adaptive AI strategy that responds to evolving business needs and opportunities
Drive alignment and engagement across USLT cross-BU forums and ECN SteerCos while initiating and accelerating key strategic AI initiatives with internal and external partners
Identify emerging AI trends across technology and the implications on the US healthcare ecosystem
Coordinate achievement of US AI objectives across functions partnering with business tech and P&O to shape and prioritize high-value initiatives and roadmap accomplishment
Oversee key AI initiatives by establishing accountability tracking value in collaboration with the Enterprise-wide AI-strategy office
Establish strategic measurement frameworks and value metrics to evaluate the impact of AI initiatives and inform ongoing investment decisions
Shape best practices for AI strategy with AI and Innovation teams aligning across partnerships product strategy and enterprise initiatives
Essential Requirements:
Novartis seeks a strategic AI leader with a strong track record of driving enterprise transformation through AI and data. The ideal candidate excels in cross-functional leadership as well as strategy development and deep understanding of the evolution of AI and its implications on the healthcare and pharma landscape. Experience in influencing executive decisions and aligning innovation with business goals is essential.
Additional qualifications are as follows:
Bachelors degree in computer science AI or related field is required; Master of Science and/or MBA preferred
A minimum of 8 years of experience in technology strategy strategy consulting innovation or leadership roles preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors
A deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry including regulatory requirements market dynamics and emerging AI technologies with the foresight to identify and map both current and future AI opportunities is preferred.
Ability to develop and execute long-term strategic technology plans that align with organizational goals and drive innovation
Strong understanding of generative AI technologies machine learning and data analytics with a focus on practical applications
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams of AI specialists
People management experience within AI technology or data-driven environments is required
Must possess an ability to foster cross-functional alignment of key stakeholders to create a disciplined ambitious and collaborative global commercial operating platform
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
Experience in leading organizational change and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Ability to adapt strategies and approaches in a rapidly evolving technological landscape
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 sign-on 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 at-will 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 e-mail to call 1 and 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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