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As an Associate Director - Data Science, you will lead the design and delivery of next-Generation Generative Artificial Intelligence and agentic solutions, partnering with global stakeholders to solve complex biomedical challenges at scale. This is an opportunity to combine scientific curiosity, technical excellence, and strategic leadership to create measurable impact for patients, researchers, and the future of healthcare while shaping the evolution of enterprise AI capabilities across Novartis.\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the design, development, deployment, and monitoring of Generative Artificial Intelligence and agentic solutions.\nTranslate complex biomedical and business challenges into scalable data science and artificial intelligence strategies.\nDrive innovation by applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and enterprise data management practices.\nPartner with scientific, technical, and business stakeholders to deliver measurable impact and strategic outcomes.\nEstablish robust data lifecycle practices to ensure trusted, accessible, and high-quality enterprise data.\nGuide cross-functional teams in solving critical business problems through data-driven decision making.\nEvaluate and adopt emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to advance analytical capabilities.\nCommunicate insights and recommendations effectively to senior leaders and non-technical audiences.\nBuild organizational capabilities through mentoring, coaching, knowledge sharing, and best-practice development.\nContribute to external scientific communities through research, publications, and industry collaborations.\nEssential Requirements\n8+ Years expertise in designing, deploying, evaluating, and scaling Generative Artificial Intelligence and agentic systems.\nStrong programming and software engineering experience using Python, application programming interfaces, and cloud platforms.\nExperience building production-grade solutions with testing, continuous integration, deployment, observability, and security practices.\nDemonstrated ability to apply machine learning, advanced analytics, and data science to complex business challenges.\nStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate scientific needs into practical solutions.\nExcellent communication and leadership capabilities, influencing decisions across technical and non-technical audiences.\nCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion:\nNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.\nAccessibility and accommodation\nNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. 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