Director, Precision Medicine Data Science & AI

Novartis

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East Hanover, US Posted 15 days ago $194,600$361,400 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

The Director of AI/ML within Novartis's Personalized & Precision Medicine team will lead the development and deployment of patient identification models and HCP prioritization algorithms across therapeutic areas. This role involves designing clinical decision support systems using real-world data to improve patient outcomes and collaborating with external partners to integrate these solutions into healthcare workflows. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in AI/ML, particularly in pharmaceutical or digital health settings, with expertise in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud-based ML infrastructure. They must navigate regulatory requirements and work cross-functionally to drive the adoption of advanced AI technologies like LLMs into precision medicine practices. The position requires a builder mindset, strategic acumen, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python TensorFlow PyTorch AWS Azure GCP Spark NLP Deep Learning LLMs ICD-10 SNOMED CT LOINC RxNorm CPT CI/CD FDA CDS HIPAA EHR Genomic Data Patient Registries

What you'll do

  • Lead development and deployment of patient identification models and HCP prioritization algorithms.
  • Design clinical decision support algorithms using real-world data to improve patient outcomes.
  • Architect scalable model lifecycle frameworks from ideation through sunsetting.
  • Navigate regulatory requirements for AI/ML in healthcare, including FDA and HIPAA compliance.
  • Drive integration of advanced AI technologies into precision medicine workflows.
  • Develop go-to-market frameworks enabling commercial teams to act on model outputs.
  • Champion a culture of experimentation and scientific rigor within the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in data science, AI/ML, or digital health.
  • Demonstrated hands-on expertise building and deploying machine learning models using Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
  • Deep knowledge of healthcare data including EHRs, medical claims, lab results, genomic data.
  • Proven ability to communicate complex AI/ML concepts to senior leadership.
  • Experience implementing AI/ML solutions in clinical settings and integrating into EHR workflows.
  • Track record managing external partnerships with health systems and digital health companies.
  • Working knowledge of regulatory landscape for AI in healthcare including FDA CDS frameworks, HIPAA.

Market check

Salary context

This $194,600–$361,400 range sits above 94% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$144,637$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 7 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $194,600–$361,400 across 7 roles with salary data.

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