Director of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS&AI) for People & Organization (P&O) and Corporate Functions (CF)
Director of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS&AI) for People & Organization (P&O) and Corporate Functions (CF)
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Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.We are seeking an experienced Director of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence to lead and support global initiatives in Data Science and AI for People & Organization (P&O) and Corporate Functions. This role focuses on leading initiatives within P&O and Corporate Functions through collaboration with a range of stakeholders. As a key leader in the organization you will promote automating fullprocesses and creating holistic AI applications-making and data-driven practices fostering operational efficiency and innovation across Novartis. Focus is on Generative AI.
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Key Responsibilities:
Support the development and implementation of a roadmap to enhance People & Organization (P&O) and Corporate Functions using effective data management Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Apply innovative problem-solving approaches to generate measurable value through advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions.
Coordinate and prioritize team resources to support high-impact initiatives. Facilitate innovation by fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the data science community.
Manage resources proactively anticipate challenges align stakeholders expectations mitigate risks and implement solutions effectively.
Provide agile guidance for urgent unplanned problems leveraging exploratory analyses and tailored solutions. Refine the organizations AI adoption strategy to enhance decision-making and workflows.
Share findings through internal presentations and external engagements (e.g. conferences) positioning Novartis as a leader in Data Science and AI.
Act as a champion for innovation and data-driven practices promoting cross-functional alignment across P&O and Corporate Functions.
Lead AI initiatives by embedding scalable and actionable solutions to address business needs and accelerate innovation within Novartiss operations.Deliver actionable insights and designs using methods like machine learning deep learning and cognitive computing and AI
Collaborate with teams to develop proof of concepts and frameworks that streamline decision-making and drive business outcomes.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: :
We are committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
What youll bring to the role:
12 years of relevant experience in Data Science Machine Learning (ML) and advanced analytics.In depth experience with lates GenAI application developments. Demonstrated success in contributing to AI and data science initiatives with experience delivering impactful solutions at scale.
Demonstrated expertise in developing GenAI applications using cutting-edge technologies including autonomous agents and multimodal embedding pipelines.
Advanced knowledge of data management data strategy governance frameworks data quality and master data management.
Ability to influence and align stakeholders at multiple organizational levels to execute data and AI-driven strategies effectively.Proven ability to inspire teams foster collaboration and instill a culture of innovation and improvement across functions.
Proven track record of deploying GenAI solutions into production environments ideally leveraging Microsoft Azure services such as Azure AI Foundry Data Insights (DI) and Azure AI Search.Strong leadership experience managing cross-functional teams composed of GenAI data scientists Azure engineers and frontend developers.
Desirable requirements:
A Masters degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative or technical discipline such as Data Science Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning Statistics Applied Mathematics Computer Science or a related field.
Youll receive (only applicable to CZ):
Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 13500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 110 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Car Allowance; MultiSport Card. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities join the Novartis Network here: and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Skills Desired
Applied Mathematics Artificial Intelligence (AI) Aws (Amazon Web Services) Big Data Building Construction Cloud Computing Computer Science Data Governance Data Literacy Data Management Data Quality Data Science Data Strategy Electrical Transformer Machine Learning (Ml) Master Data Management Professional Services Python (Programming Language) R (Programming Language) Random Forest Algorithm Statistical Analysis Time Series AnalysisRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
