Global Clinical Operations AI Program Associate Director
Novartis
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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
Bachelor's 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.
Benefits & Rewards
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: €89,180.00 - €165,620.00 EUR 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 programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
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 our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:
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Note: 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 diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Agile Product Development, Agile Product Development, AI Adoption, AI Product Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence Software, Artificial Intelligence Strategy, Artificial Intelligence Techniques, Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Biostatistics, Business Value Creation, Change Management, Clinical Operations, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Operations, Curious Mindset, Data Governance, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Graph Algorithms {+ 7 more}Explore related positions you might be interested in
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