Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines and improving patients' lives. The Head Clinical Development AI & Technology will lead the technology, data, and artificial intelligence strategy for Clinical Development, including scalable platforms, analytics ecosystems, and AI capabilities. The role will oversee AI use-case industrialization, data integration, regulatory compliance, governance, and global multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute end-to-end technology, data, and artificial intelligence strategy for Clinical Development
- Act as strategic advisor to senior leadership on digital transformation, automation, and data modernization
- Deep ecosystem engagement to proactively identify emerging trends and translate them into iterative, impact-driven plans that accelerate Clinical Development
- Lead delivery of scalable platforms and artificial intelligence solutions across all clinical development capability areas
- Oversee product roadmaps, lifecycle governance, vendor partnerships, and platform performance
- Drive identification, prioritization, and industrialization of artificial intelligence and generative artificial intelligence use cases with measurable impact
- Integrate analytics, automation, and diverse data assets to enable seamless end-to-end clinical workflows
- Ensure compliance with good clinical practice, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory standards globally
- Establish robust governance frameworks, operating models, and cross-functional collaboration structures
- Lead global, matrixed teams across technology, data science, engineering, and platform leadership
- Drive continuous improvement in delivery quality, release management, and operational resilience
Skills
- Advanced degree in Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or Life Sciences or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years of leadership experience within global, matrixed environments in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or healthcare
- Deep expertise in clinical development processes and supporting technology platforms across the full development lifecycle
- Proven experience designing and scaling artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions in regulated environments
- Strong knowledge of data architecture, cloud technologies, and enterprise-scale digital platform implementation
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across technology, data science, and engineering functions
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements including good clinical practice, data privacy, and data integrity standards
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly
- Master of Business Administration or equivalent leadership qualification
- Experience leading large-scale organisational transformation and artificial intelligence-driven change management initiatives
Benefits
- Relocation Support: Yes
- Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive
- Depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards
- US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits
- US-based eligible employees will receive a 401(k) with company contribution and match
- US-based eligible employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
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