Associate Director, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

About the role

Novartis is looking for an Associate Director, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (m/f/d) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with a hybrid location. The role works across business domains to turn complex challenges into integrated analytical approaches, combining data management, statistics, machine learning and artificial intelligence to generate insights, automate processes and help solve unmet medical needs. It also covers managing the enterprise data lifecycle and, depending on the career path, leading a team or function.

Key responsibilities

• Transform how complex business problems are solved through data management, data science, AI, statistics and machine learning.
• Turn analytical findings into clear recommendations for business users, using visualization and storytelling to influence strategic decisions, including with senior leaders.
• Establish data management approaches for analytics and build Novartis' data management and data science capabilities.
• Prioritize resources across initiatives and manage changing stakeholder expectations and operational risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams and external partners to solve business challenges and improve efficiency.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, scientific software and visualization tools, and choose the right tools, data sources and techniques.
• Provide agile consulting and exploratory analysis, and independently identify relevant scientific research and apply appropriate methodologies.
• Contribute to the external scientific community through peer-reviewed publications, conferences and working groups.
• Depending on the career path, lead a team or function, or provide deep scientific and technical expertise, including mentoring and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with quality, ethical, health, safety and environmental requirements, including Novartis HSE and ISEC standards.

Required profile

• Desirable: selection and implementation of data management and data science strategies for relevant programs.
• Desirable: achieving data management and advanced analytics program milestones and governance approval.
• Desirable: delivering against agreed KPIs and program objectives.
• CV submitted in Slovenian and English.

Required skills

• Data science, machine learning, deep learning and generative AI
• Biostatistics, statistical analysis and time series analysis
• Python (including Pandas), R and SQL
• Data governance, data quality and data visualization

What we offer

• Expected annual base salary range of EUR 67,130 to 124,670, set according to skills, competencies and experience.
• Annual bonus of 15% of base salary.
• Holiday allowance and performance-based bonus.
• Voluntary supplementary pension insurance and additional accident insurance.
• Group health insurance, Care Connect mental health support and other statutory benefits.