Associate Director, Solution Architect Innovation & Delivery

Accountabilities

Innovation Discovery & Evaluation

• Continuouslyidentifyand prioritize emerging technologies acrossSoftware&Workflows that enable futureoutcomesand strengthenPortfolioData and AI strategies.

• Assess innovationopportunitiesusing structured criteria including value feasibility maturity risk and strategic fit.

• Contribute to vendor assessments RFI/RFP processes and external partner evaluations

• Identifyearly trends and directional signals that could influencesoftware platform or portfolio strategy.

Experimentation & Rapid Validation

• Translate high-potential opportunities to testable hypotheses and structured experiments

• Conduct rapid prototypingtovalidateassumptionsand generate evidence for decision making that caninform scaled implementation initiatives.

• Define success criteria and learningobjectivesto ensure experiments produce actionable results.

Strategic Translation & Integration

• Translate external innovation signals into improvements for existing Software and Workflow capabilities and into new strategic opportunities

• Partner with Software and Workflow leaders to drive experiments pilots and scalable initiatives

InsightCommunication & Influence

• Deliver clearconciseand compelling narratives tailored to executivedeliveryand technical stakeholders

• Influence prioritization and investment decisions throughevidence-basedrecommendations

• Establish credibility as a trusted advisor on emerging technologies and innovation opportunities

Innovation Culture& Ways of Working

• Operate with urgency by focusing on rapid learning cycles and actionable outputs

• Collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries to accelerate innovation adoption

• Foster a culture of experimentation curiosity and continuous learning across teams

Skills Required

• Minimum5 years experience in the life sciences / pharmaceutical industry

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. Life Sciences Biomedical Sciences Engineering Computer Science or related discipline)

Innovation & Technology Insight

• Strong understanding of scientific domains (e.g. biomedical research data-driven science) to effectively evaluate technologies and vendor offerings in context

• Strong understanding of digital software dataandAI technology landscapes including emerging patterns and capabilities.

• Ability to distinguish meaningful signals from noise and assess relevance in complex evolving environments.

• Strong external orientation with awareness of industry academic and startup innovation trends

Strategic & Analytical Strength

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to evaluate opportunities and prioritize based on value feasibility risk and strategic alignment

• Ability to translate ambiguous signals into clear decision-ready insights that informSoftware and Workflowsportfolio direction

• Experience shaping hypotheses and defining structured approaches to early-stage opportunity evaluation

• Ability to connect technology trends to real user scientific and business problems.

Communication & Influence

• Excellent communication and storytelling skillswith the ability to convey complex ideas to executive product and technical audiences

• Proven ability to influence decision-making and prioritization without direct authority

• Ability to synthesize complex concepts intoclear insights andcompelling actionablerecommendations.

Mindset & Learning Agility

• High curiosity and learning agility with comfortoperatingin ambiguity andearlystageuncertainty.

• Strongbias toward explorationrapidexperimentation andcontinuouslearning.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to effectively engage across diverse stakeholder groups.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis were committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 122500.00 - 175000.00 - 227500.00 CHF Annual

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives such as relevant skills competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally such as insurance plans retirement plans wellbeing resources and global recognition addition we provide flexible and hybrid working options where possible and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

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