AI and Automation Deployment Specialist
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Executive Director, Medical AI and Innovation
Novartis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Lead
About the role
- Lead strategic planning and execution of AI initiatives within Global Medical Affairs
- Oversee the full lifecycle of medical AI products, acting as product owner where appropriate
- Own the Global Medical Affairs AI roadmap, aligned across Development domains
- Provide expert medical insights to guide AI product innovation and partnerships
- Drive adoption of AI solutions and embed process changes across GMA functions
- Build and lead a high-performing, innovation-driven AI team
- Champion a culture of collaboration, entrepreneurship, and user-centered design
Requirements
- Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, life sciences or related field; business degree or experience preferred
- Extensive experience in technology, digital transformation, or business solutions, ideally in healthcare or life sciences
- Proven leadership in innovation and transformation across global, enterprise-level organizations
- Demonstrated success in delivering AI solutions at scale, preferably through strategic external partnerships
- Strong track record in building high-performing, multidisciplinary teams with executive-level credibility
- Experience managing Agile/SCRUM software development cycles and driving operational efficiency
- Skills desired: Automation; Biostatistics; Computer Programming; Cross-Functional Team Leadership; Data Analytics; Drug Development; Global Project Management; Influencing Skills; Metadata Management; Statistical Analysis; Strategy Execution
Benefits
- Hybrid working (LI-Hybrid)
- Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion / EEO
- Opportunity to join the Novartis Network
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
AI solutionsAgileSCRUMAutomationBiostatisticsComputer ProgrammingData AnalyticsDrug DevelopmentGlobal Project ManagementStatistical Analysis
Soft skills
leadershipinnovationcollaborationentrepreneurshipuser-centered designcross-functional team leadershipinfluencing skillsexecutive-level credibilityoperational efficiencystrategy execution
Certifications
advanced degree in computer scienceadvanced degree in engineeringadvanced degree in life sciencesbusiness degree
