Head, Medical Knowledge & Innovation, AI
Novartis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Basel • 🇨🇭 Switzerland
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Lead
About the role
- Define and lead Global Medical Affairs strategy for technology, AI, and data innovation
- Govern a portfolio of high-impact tech and AI projects ensuring quality, budget alignment, and resource optimization
- Translate complex medical challenges into scalable, data-driven solutions
- Drive adoption of AI-enabled tools and new ways of working across Global Medical Affairs
- Lead the Novartis Knowledge Centre and enterprise-wide information management
- Build capabilities in AI, data literacy, and medical innovation
- Foster high-performing cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide partnerships
- Influence senior stakeholders across Research, Development, Commercial, and Digital functions to deliver solutions that accelerate medical strategy
Requirements
- Advanced degree in life sciences, STEM, or business preferred (MSc, PhD, MBA)
- Extensive experience in healthcare, technology, or business transformation
- Proven leadership in medical affairs, drug development, or commercial strategy
- Successful track record advocating for funding and strategic support for AI initiatives
- Expertise in AI, advanced analytics, and digital product implementation
- Strong track record in leading global teams and delivering enterprise-scale innovation
- Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with knowledge management and information management
- Familiarity with clinical practices and clinical trials (listed in desired skills)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
AIadvanced analyticsdata innovationmedical innovationdigital product implementationknowledge managementinformation managementdrug developmentcommercial strategyhealthcare transformation
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationstakeholder engagementcross-functional collaborationinfluenceteam buildingresource optimizationproblem-solvingadvocacy
Certifications
MScPhDMBA