Major accountabilities:

• Drive the end-to-end lifecycle and delivery of AI projects and programs, from ideation and planning to deployment and post-launch evaluation of utilization and impact
• Streamline the project delivery approach while comprehensively managing each project and project team in a dynamic environment that embraces change focusing on enablement of BR scientists
• Develop and maintain AI project & program roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities and emerging AI trends
• Serve as a key point of contact for AI projects and programs, providing regular updates to stakeholders and management
• Ensure adherence to the AI Project Playbook as the approach to managing AI projects and programs with varying degrees of complexity, risk and value to stakeholder
• Ensure AI solutions adhere to ethical standards, data privacy regulations, and responsible AI practices that meet Novartis requirements
• Serve as a change agent in deployment of adaptive project management approach and agile project management practices and tools across the organization
• Actively participate in the internal project management community, share knowledge and experience with fellow program and project managers, mentor junior project management staff
• Ensure adherence to Novartis global Information Security and Quality standards and policies for all products/services.
• If applicable, ensure Regulatory Compliance (e.g. GLP & GCP) standards and policies for GxP products/services.

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

• Strong track record of successful delivery of programs and projects in a pharmaceutical environment
• Solid knowledge of the drug discovery process in biotech and pharma R&D
• 5+ years of experience in project and program management
• 1+ years in AI/ML or data-driven environments, with solid experience working with AI tools, applications, development lifecycles
• Proficiency in the use of project execution software (Jira, MS Planner, MS Project, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a project team of technical, scientific and business associates
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with a focus on Technology or Life Sciences preferred
• Formal training in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master, etc.)
• Formal training in AI and machine learning (ML) concepts, strategies and tools
• Professional project management certification (PMP, CSM) and AI certification (CPMAI) strongly preferred

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

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

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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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