AI Scientist, AI-Driven Target Identification

Novartis

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cambridge, MABasel, Switzerland
Salary
$103,600–$192,400 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $148k
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This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$254,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $208k for comparable roles.

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About Novartis

Novartis is a global biopharmaceutical company that researches, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription drugs in areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiology. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals

Novartis currently has 26 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $194,600–$361,400 across 26 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AI Scientist, AI-Driven Target Identification

The AI Scientist – AI-Driven Target Identification joins the Oncology Data Science team within Biomedical Research. This role focuses on applying advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence to extract actionable insights from complex multi-modal datasets, specifically targeting drug target identification, biomolecular interaction modeling, and biomarker discovery. The successful candidate will develop generative AI applications using pre-trained, self-supervised, and multi-purpose models while collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish best practices for ML-ready data. Key technical requirements include proficiency in PyTorch, Python, and the broader LLM software stack including feature engineering and model validation. Candidates should possess expertise in geometric deep learning, large-scale knowledge graphs, and omics data within an oncology drug development context. The role involves solving complex problems at the intersection of computational biology and AI to advance early-stage drug discovery efforts through innovative technical methodologies.

What you'll do

  • Develop and apply advanced AI/ML models to extract insights from pre-clinical, clinical, and real-world evidence datasets.
  • Demonstrate the value of innovative AI techniques for drug target identification and biomolecular interaction modeling.
  • Utilize foundational models and generative AI to advance drug discovery efforts.
  • Establish best practices for preparing and managing ML-ready data across cross-functional teams.
  • Perform feature engineering, model development, deployment, and validation within the ML and LLM software stack.
  • Contribute to scientific publications and present research findings at internal and external conferences.

What we're looking for

  • Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Biology, or a related field.
  • Experience in generative AI, biomedical foundation models, geometric deep learning, multi-modal learning, or large-scale knowledge graphs.
  • Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and other programming tools.
  • Practical experience across the ML and LLM software stack including feature engineering, model development, deployment, and validation.
  • Experience working with omics data and familiarity with oncology drug development.
  • Strong research skills evidenced by publications in top-tier machine learning or AI conferences and journals.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey complex data insights to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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