Head AI Transformation and Enablement (Global Clinical Operations)

Basel - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

As the Head of AI Transformation & Enablement for Global Clinical Operations (GCO) you will define the vision and lead the enterprisewide AI transformation that embeds AI into the core of how GCO operates. You will own the endtoend AI portfolio from enterprise platforms such as Copilot and M365 agents to bespoke AI solutions designed to address strategic business will act as a catalyst for AI adoption bringing together operational insights emerging industry developments and crossfunctional expertise to identify and deliver highimpact GxPcompliant AI solutions. A key part of this work is building AI literacy and readiness across the organisation enabling associates to work effectively and responsibly with AI as we progress toward GCOs ambition of 80% AIenabled processes by role requires strong enterprise influence strategic leadership and the ability to move fast experiment and partner across relevant Novartis functions and other enterprise AI governance teams to ensure our platforms products and workforce evolve to meet the future of clinical development.

Job Description

What Youll Do

Define maintain and continuously evolve the GCO AI strategy and roadmap aligned with GCO and DevAI priorities.
Own the full portfolio of GCO AI initiatives governing prioritisation lifecycle progression and value delivery.
Develop and approve robust business cases and ensure benefits are realised and embedded into GCO operations.
Identify and translate AI opportunities into impactful scalable and GxPcompliant solutions.
Drive strong crossfunctional alignment with GCO line functions DevAI DDIT and enterprise AI governance bodies.
Lead AI workforce enablement efforts to build the skills tools and mindset required for responsible AI adoption.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate prototyping experimentation and scaled implementation.
Represent GCO in enterprise AI forums to influence platform decisions governance standards and solution roadmaps.

What Youll Bring

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Life Sciences or related field; advanced qualification (PhD MBA MSc) preferred.
10 years experience in AI digital transformation technology or business solutions ideally in healthcare life sciences or clinical development.
Strong understanding of clinical operations industry trends and technologies shaping the future of clinical trials.
Demonstrated success leading AI or digital transformation initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
Proven experience managing complex crossfunctional portfolios and driving value across a matrixed organisation.
Deep knowledge of GxP data privacy and regulatory expectations for responsible AI deployment.
Strong leadership of highperforming multidisciplinary teams with excellent communication and influence skills.
Expertise in Agile/SCRUM and product lifecycle management with a track record of delivering scalable solutions.

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Agile (Programming Methodology) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business Value Creation Change Management Curious Mindset Data Governance Data Literacy Data Management Data Quality Data Science Data Strategy Data Visualization Deep Learning Learning Agility Machine Learning (ML) Machine Learning Algorithms Mentorship Nlp (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) And Genai Organization Awareness Stakeholder Engagement Statistical Analysis Time Series Analysis Vision

Skills Desired

Job Description SummaryAs the Head of AI Transformation & Enablement for Global Clinical Operations (GCO) you will define the vision and lead the enterprisewide AI transformation that embeds AI into the core of how GCO operates. You will own the endtoend AI portfolio from enterprise platforms such a...

Job Description Summary

Job Description

What Youll Do

Define maintain and continuously evolve the GCO AI strategy and roadmap aligned with GCO and DevAI priorities.
Own the full portfolio of GCO AI initiatives governing prioritisation lifecycle progression and value delivery.
Develop and approve robust business cases and ensure benefits are realised and embedded into GCO operations.
Identify and translate AI opportunities into impactful scalable and GxPcompliant solutions.
Drive strong crossfunctional alignment with GCO line functions DevAI DDIT and enterprise AI governance bodies.
Lead AI workforce enablement efforts to build the skills tools and mindset required for responsible AI adoption.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate prototyping experimentation and scaled implementation.
Represent GCO in enterprise AI forums to influence platform decisions governance standards and solution roadmaps.

What Youll Bring

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Life Sciences or related field; advanced qualification (PhD MBA MSc) preferred.
10 years experience in AI digital transformation technology or business solutions ideally in healthcare life sciences or clinical development.
Strong understanding of clinical operations industry trends and technologies shaping the future of clinical trials.
Demonstrated success leading AI or digital transformation initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
Proven experience managing complex crossfunctional portfolios and driving value across a matrixed organisation.
Deep knowledge of GxP data privacy and regulatory expectations for responsible AI deployment.
Strong leadership of highperforming multidisciplinary teams with excellent communication and influence skills.
Expertise in Agile/SCRUM and product lifecycle management with a track record of delivering scalable solutions.

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired