Global Clinical Operations AI Program Associate Director

Salary Range:

CHF129500.00 - CHF240500.00

Job Description Summary

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Location: Basel Switzerland

Relocation Support: This role is based in Basel Switzerland.

This is a Hybrid working role with an expectation of 12 days per month in office.

About the Role

Help shape how AI creates measurable impact across Clinical Operations.

As the Global Clinical Operations AI Program Associate Director you will drive the delivery of GCOs AI portfolio translating innovative ideas into scalable compliant solutions that improve how teams work. Partnering across Clinical Operations Development AI Data Digital and Information Technology and business leaders you will lead program execution enable adoption and help accelerate the transformation to an AI-enabled organization. This is an opportunity to combine clinical operations expertise change leadership and innovation delivery to bring AI from concept to real-world impact.

Job Description

This position acts as the programmatic backbone of the AI team by supporting the coordination and alignment of GCO AI product roadmaps with Dev AI products and strategy as well as enabling Product Owners Platform Leads and the Head of AI Transformation to deliver on the GCO AI goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee planning execution delivery and reporting across the Global Clinical Operations AI portfolio.

• Monitor portfolio progress dependencies risks and milestones to support effective decision-making.

• Deliver portfolio reporting and insights using standardized key performance indicators and metrics.

• Partner with Product Owners and Platform Leads to maintain an integrated AI roadmap and solution landscape.

• Coordinate governance activities including intake prioritization risk assessment compliance alignment and approvals.

• Support adoption of self-service low-code and productivity-focused AI solutions across Clinical Operations.

• Lead change management communications training and launch readiness activities for AI initiatives.

• Apply consistent program management practices including value tracking quality assurance and benefits realization.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Life Sciences or a related discipline or equivalent relevant business experience.

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline would be beneficial.

• Significant experience in program management project management digital delivery or business transformation within complex global organizations.

• Proven ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and drive delivery across cross-functional initiatives.

• Strong understanding of Clinical Operations or the ability to rapidly develop expertise in the clinical trial environment.

• Experience delivering innovation transformation or technology-enabled change that resulted in measurable business outcomes.

• Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence stakeholders across technical operational and compliance functions.

• Experience supporting digital or AI initiatives including solution deployment adoption or process automation.

• Experience working within regulated environments and applying compliance requirements to operational delivery.

• Excellent communication change management and facilitation skills with the ability to drive adoption of new ways of working.

Desirable Requirements

• Demonstrated personal use of AI beyond basic productivity applications including experimentation with emerging tools or solutions.

• Experience supporting technology adoption change or process improvement within Clinical Operations or a related healthcare environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to help shape how AI is adopted across Global Clinical Operations working at the intersection of innovation transformation and delivery. You will partner with leaders across the organization to turn AI opportunities into practical solutions that enhance productivity support compliant operations and accelerate the journey toward an AI-enabled Clinical Operations organization.

Accessibility and accommodation
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Rewards

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

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and also offer a variety of competitive benefits inkindto help you thrive personally and professionally such as insurance plans retirement plans wellbeingresourcesand global recognition addition we provide flexible and hybrid working options where possible anda minimum of14 weekspaid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 129500.00 - 240500.00 CHF Annual

The 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. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read ourbrochureto learn more about our global total rewards offering: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO:

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

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