Director, AI Enablement, Corporate Affairs

Novartis

Closes in 5 days Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
East Hanover, NJ
Salary
$194,600–$361,400 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Jun 20, 2026 (soon)
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $217k
This role $278k
$158k most similar roles pay here $383k

This role pays more than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $186,312–$248,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $278k versus about $217k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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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 12 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $194,600–$361,400 across 12 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, AI Enablement, Corporate Affairs

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This senior leadership position at Novartis Corporate Affairs involves defining and executing a multi-year AI strategy to transform communications, public affairs, ESG, and stakeholder engagement. The role entails developing an AI portfolio with quantified value targets, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance in enterprise-grade AI solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include hiring and mentoring a high-performing team, delivering business value through deployed AI solutions, and representing the function in senior forums. Essential skills include hands-on experience with large language models, generative AI, and data engineering principles, along with expertise in responsible AI practices. The ideal candidate holds a technical degree and has extensive experience in digital transformation and technology strategy within highly regulated industries like pharmaceuticals or healthcare.

Skills

AI MachineLearning DataScience DeepLearning NLP Agile CI/CD Kubernetes Docker Terraform AWS Python PostgreSQL ResponsibleAI ModelRisk DataGovernance TimeSeriesAnalysis StatisticalAnalysis DataVisualization

What you'll do

  • Design and implement a multi-year AI strategy for Corporate Affairs.
  • Lead the development of an AI portfolio with quantified value targets.
  • Hire and develop a high-performing AI team to deliver enterprise solutions.
  • Deliver realized business value across deployed AI solutions.
  • Represent Corporate Affairs in senior enterprise forums on AI matters.
  • Own the AI governance framework to ensure compliance and responsible AI.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Extensive experience defining and leading AI strategy for a major function or business unit.
  • Strong track record of delivering production-grade AI solutions with ownership of business outcomes.
  • Hands-on technical fluency with large language models and data engineering principles for enterprise AI.
  • Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams of AI professionals.
  • Ability to advise C-suite leaders on AI strategy, risk, and value in complex environments.

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