Associate Director Medical AI & Innovation

Novartis Farmacéutica; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an Associate Director of Medical AI & Innovation to translate medical challenges into AI-driven solutions. The role involves collaboration with various partners to advance GMA AI products. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 6 years of experience in technology and product management, and a strong understanding of AI/ML. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and rewards

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of working experience in technology & business solution.
• Previous experience as a Product owner, product manager or similar role.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML, LLMs, agentic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Translate key medical challenges into scalable innovation opportunities.
• Accountable for GMA AI products throughout their lifecycle.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with close partners.

Skills

Fluent English (oral and written)

Understanding of AI/ML

Product management experience

Experience in digital transformation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, life sciences or related field

Advanced degree (MSc, MBA)

Job description

Choose LocationChoose Location### SummaryThe Associate Director, Medical AI & Innovation is accountable for translating key medical challenges into scalable, innovation opportunities solved by AI, including accountability for GMA AI products throughout product lifecycle. Solutions may range from off-the-shelf options (e.g., Copilot Studio) to co-development of use cases endorsed in Dev AI strategy.### About the RoleThe remit requires effective, close partnership with Development AI (Process Innovation) – specifically the Digital Innovation Director (SPPO, Dev AI) – to provide robust medical perspectives on artificial intelligence, ensure continual alignment between the MA AI and Dev AI product roadmaps, and to leverage wherever possible the best practices & products being scaled outside of the medical affairs domain, across the Enterprise. **Responsibilities:**Accountable for translating key medical challenges into scalable, innovation opportunities solved by AI, including accountability for GMA AI products throughout product lifecycle and co-development of use cases endorsed in Dev AI strategy. Own and advance individual GMA AI product(s) (as needed), ensuring strategic-fit and realization of business benefits. Accountable for integrative planning and management of GMA AI product(s).Operate as dedicated functional partner for GMA AI use cases & products striving to maximise value & adoption in alignment with GMA objectives and business priorities, partner, collaborate and actively align on the above with medical subject matter experts (SMEs), GMA Business Owners *(as relevant)* and technical counterparts (DDIT)Drive cross-functional alignment with close partners e.g., the AI & Innovation Product Manager (SPPO, Dev AI), ensuring continual alignment between the MA AI and Dev AI product roadmaps, and leveraging the best practices & products being scaled outside of the medical affairs domain.Engage and partner with AI and Innovation Lead (SPPO, Dev AI), including providing medical external insights/expertise, to ensure synergy with Dev AI CCE strategy and apply best practices to drive user adoption of MA AI productsBe an agent for change and engage support for innovative ideas, methods, technologies, partnerships, and solutions to maximize value for Novartis.**Requirements:**Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, life sciences or related field required; advanced degree (MSc, MBA etc.) preferred (or relevant business experience)Fluent English (oral and written) Minimum 6 years of working experience in technology & business solution, digital transformation, or related fields (ideally in healthcare, drug development or life sciences) Previous experience as a Product owner, product manager or similar role in a digital, data, AI/ML or similar innovative solution developmentStrong understanding of AI/ML, LLMs, agentic workflows and know how to apply them pragmatically.Drug development and/or medical affairs and/or commercial experience (R-D-C continuum) **Why Novartis:** You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards **Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:** Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network.**Why Novartis:****Benefits and Rewards:** Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:IrelandBasel (City), SwitzerlandLondon (The Westworks), United KingdomREQ-10063759### Associate Director Medical AI & InnovationREQ-10063759### Associate Director Medical AI & Innovation