Senior AI Expert

:::This role is offered through [MSP/supplier/third party provider], who, if selected, will be your employer. If your services are retained, you will be assigned to provide services to Novartis as the end client. This is not an offer of employment with Novartis. If you are selected for this Temporary/External opportunity, you will not be an employee of Novartis and will not be eligible for any Novartis employee benefits or incentives. ::: Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life! Novartis US partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company. Click here to learn more about Magnit www.magnitglobal.com Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on... Senior AI Expert The Senior AI Expert is an enterprise AI leader responsible for one or more high-impact AI projects across Clinical Development. The role owns the strategy, design, implementation, and value realization of AI solutions that support decision milestones, regulatory requirements, and clinical/medical excellence. Major Accountabilities • AI Program Leadership Develops and leads AI use case plans ensuring alignment to enterprise strategy, data platforms, and compliance standards Acts as AI leader, aligning internal stakeholders (such as CD, GMA, Data & Digital, Operations) and external experts (such as AI partners, vendors) Represents AI in enterprise governance and decision forums Defines and drives AI strategy and roadmap aligned to business priorities • Delivery & Execution of AI Solutions Oversees design, development, validation, and scaling of AI solutions Ensures high quality, robustness, and reproducibility of models • Value Realization & Decision Support Ensures AI solutions drive measurable business impact ensuring faster decision-making, improved quality of insights and increased productivity Supports scenario modelling and decision analytics • Governance, Ethics & Risk Management Ensures compliance with: AI governance frameworks and data privacy and regulatory requirements Manages AI risks (bias, explainability, data quality) • Capability & Culture Building Drives upskilling and adoption across Clinical Development Contributes to AI standards, platforms, and best practices Key Performance Indicators AI-enabled improvements in clinical development speed and efficiency Adoption of AI outputs in decision-making and submissions Contribution to regulatory-ready evidence and insights Ideal Background Education PhD / MSc in Data Science, AI, Computer Science, or related field Experience Domain experience in healthcare / clinical development preferred Extensive experience and proven track record in delivering AI at scale in enterprise environments Strong experience in translating business problems into AI solutions Capabilities Deep expertise in AI, data science, and analytics Strong business and clinical understanding Ability to operate in complex matrix environments and influence senior stakeholders Location: Remote USA Pay Rate: $90 - $100/hour W-2 Only (based on Education/Experience) Contract: 6-month Health, dental, vision, 401k (provided minimum eligibility hours are met) 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? EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accommodation: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com.