Director of Automation & AI Platforms (DDIT ITOT)

About the role

Novartis is looking for a Director of Automation and AI Platforms (DDIT ITOT) to lead the adoption of automation, Agentic AI, Robotics AI and digital solutions across its manufacturing sites. The role acts as a key link between sites, platform teams and global workstreams, turning innovative technologies into scalable business solutions that improve efficiency, quality, compliance and productivity. It is a hybrid position based in Ljubljana, Slovenia or Barcelona, Spain.

Key responsibilities

• Own and maintain site automation and AI roadmaps, aligned with global, platform and operational strategies
• Lead the adoption, deployment and scaling of AI, robotics, automation and digital solutions at manufacturing sites
• Drive integration of AI, robotics, operational technology (OT), data platforms and digital capabilities
• Manage the automation and AI portfolio, including demand, prioritization, risks, budgets and benefits realization
• Ensure platform capabilities, standards and technology roadmaps meet quality, cybersecurity, regulatory and operational requirements
• Foster innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and driving cross-site collaboration, standardization and reuse of proven solutions
• Act as a trusted advisor to sites on automation, AI, robotics and digital transformation strategies
• Lead and develop employees through objectives and regular check-ins

Required profile

• Permanent employment with a 6-month probation period
• CV submitted in Slovenian and English
• Experience in managing automation and AI portfolios and driving digital transformation in manufacturing

Required skills

• Artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning
• Generative AI and data science
• Change management and agile methodology
• Data governance, data literacy and data visualization

What we offer

• Expected annual base salary of 89,110 to 165,490 EUR
• Annual bonus of 20% of base salary
• Holiday allowance and performance-based bonus
• Voluntary supplementary pension insurance and additional accident insurance
• Group health insurance and Care Connect mental health support
• Transportation, meal allowance and other statutory benefits