Associate Director, AI Tech Lead

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description Summary</b></p>The location of this position is East Hanover, NJ.<p style="text-align:inherit"><br /> </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b></p><div><p><span><span>The Insights and Decision Science (IDS) team is dedicated to enabling improved decision making at Novartis by </span><span>leveraging</span><span> superior data</span><span>, AI</span><span>,</span><span> and innovative technology</span><span> to </span><span>identify</span><span> 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. </span><span>Reporting </span><span>into</span><span> the </span><span>Director</span><span>,</span><span> </span><span>AI</span><span> </span><span>Technology</span><span>, th</span><span>e</span><span> </span><span>Associate</span><span> Director </span><span>for AI Tech </span><span>Lead</span><span> </span><span>is crucial in driving the strategic integration of artificial intelligence into our product offerings, enhancing our competitive edge in the pharmaceutical industry.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>This position plays a pivotal role in </span><span>identifying</span><span> and </span><span>leveraging</span><span> emerging opportunities in </span><span>generative and agentic </span><span>AI to support </span><span>the broader</span><span> </span><span>IDS goals.</span><span> By leading the development and prototyping of AI-based solutions, the</span><span> </span><span>AD</span><span> transforms innovative ideas into market-ready products that align with the company&#39;s strategic </span><span>objectives</span><span>. </span><span>Th</span><span>is individual will</span><span> </span><span>interact directly with business </span><span>users and IDS team to </span><span>showcase</span><span> tech capabilities, translate requirements to innovative solutions and options, and </span><span>aid in the </span><span>development of architecture </span><span>and </span><span>roadmap</span><span>s</span><span> to support use case prototypes</span><span> </span><span>or projects</span><span> </span><span>to host products created by the Data Science Team.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Major Accountabilities</span></b><span><span>  </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop and </span><span>maintain</span><span> strong, trust-based relationships with </span><span>US business partners and IDS team members </span><span>to understand their business </span><span>objectives</span><span> and provide tailored AI solutions</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Translate business requirements and </span><span>objectives</span><span> into technical requirements needed to assess feasibility and support prototype development</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Build </span><span>solution</span><span>s and</span><span> roadmaps for innovative projects</span><span>, </span><span>focusing on quick/agile rollout of tools, testing, and iterating plans to improve and launch quickly</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Create detailed design </span><span>frameworks</span><span> that define how the application will be structured and how components will interact</span><span> tools to support scalability and integration with existing platforms and systems</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Contribute credible insights to strategic reviews and analysis</span><span> and apply </span><span>whole market perspective to enable deep customer understanding</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Own the development of solution architecture to support use case prototypes</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate with a diverse team</span><span> of individuals </span><span>to pull-through </span><span>solution roadmap and oversee the development of AI prototypes </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support </span><span>testing</span><span>/UAT testing </span><span>from key users / stakeholders across the business</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure the prototype addresses key business questions such as improving patient outcomes</span><span> </span><span>or enhancing manufacturing processes</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Over</span><span>see</span><span> rapid testing of PoC </span><span>and</span><span>MVP</span><span> builds to reduce risk before full development</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Able to clearly articulate the</span><span> </span><span>potential benefits of AI </span><span>models</span><span> </span><span>to</span><span> address business needs with</span><span> a wide range of audiences</span><span>, including lay audiences</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Acts as an AI role model, championing a culture that embraces </span><span>cutting-edge</span><span> AI technologies and encourages experimentation and adoption of best practices</span></span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p><b><span>Experience:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Novartis seeks an experienced leader </span><span>with</span><span> </span><span>have a proven </span><span>track record</span><span> in successfully </span><span>building</span><span> product prototypes, with a strong ability to engage with key stakeholders to gather and incorporate feedback. A deep understanding of how AI solutions can address critical business challenges, such as enhancing patient outcomes and </span><span>optimizing research and development processes, is essential. The candidate should be adept at comprehensive design blueprints </span></span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p><div><div><p></p></div></div><div><div><div><p><b><span>Experience:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Novartis seeks an experienced leader </span><span>with</span><span> </span><span>have a proven </span><span>track record</span><span> in successfully </span><span>building</span><span> product prototypes, with a strong ability to engage with key stakeholders to gather and incorporate feedback. A deep understanding of how AI solutions can address critical business challenges, such as enhancing patient outcomes and </span><span>optimizing</span><span> research and development processes, is essential. The candidate should be adept at comprehensive design blueprints and seamless integration of AI technologies</span><span>.</span><span> A commitment to driving continuous improvement in AI solutions, informed by data insights and industry trends, is vital </span><span>to</span><span> this role</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Additional</span><span> qualifications are as follows:</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A bachelor&#39;s degree in related field is </span><span>required</span><span>; Master of Science and/or MBA preferred</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>6-8 years of experience in </span><span>tech development </span><span>in the healthcare industry</span><span>, including full-stack development experience</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Extensive experience </span><span>building relationships with stakeholders</span><span> </span><span>to translate AI and technology innovations into business value</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Highly proficient in </span><span>building AI </span><span>product prototypes</span><span>,</span><span> working in conjunction</span><span> with </span><span>data science teams</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrated</span><span> ability to oversee the entire </span><span>AI pr</span><span>oduct development process</span><span>, with experience creating solution roadmaps</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong data analytics, AI, and machine learning background</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strategic planning capability combined with an outstanding ability to drive execution with a focus on directing operational enhancements to increase quality and effectiveness</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proven teamwork, collaboration, and people management skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, multifunctional environment</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong communication</span><span> skills and experience explaining highly technical information to a wide rang</span><span>e</span><span> of audiences</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span>  </span></p></div></div><div><p><span>The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $126,000.00 and $234,000.00 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.</span></p></div></div><p></p><div><p></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"><br /> </p><p><b>EEO Statement:</b></p><p></p><p>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, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. </p><p style="text-align:inherit"><br /> </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Accessibility and reasonable accommodations</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>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 to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to <span class="WIO0">us.reasonableaccommodations&#64;novartis.com</span> or call &#43;1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"><br /> </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Salary Range</b></p>$126,000.00 - $234,000.00<p style="text-align:inherit"><br /> </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Skills Desired</b></p>Budget Management, Business Acumen, Influencing Skills, Performance Management, Risk Management, Service Delivery Management, Strategic Planning, Waterfall Model