Associate Director – Agentic AI Proof-of-Concept Lead
Novartis
Associate Director – Agentic AI Proof-of-Concept Lead
Novartis
Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations
Job Description Summary
# LI-RemoteJob Description
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the delivery of high-impact agentic AI proof-of-concepts from ideation through technical validation.
Partner with business stakeholders toidentifyopportunities where autonomous AI agents can create measurable value.
Design and implement prototype solutions using LLMs, multi-agent frameworks, RAG, orchestration platforms, and modern AI tooling.
Collaborate closely with AI Architecture, Product, and Engineering teams to transition successfulPoCsinto production roadmaps.
Establish repeatable methodologies, evaluation criteria, and technical documentation for AI experimentation.
Assess emerging AI technologies and recommend new capabilities for inclusion in the enterprise AI roadmap.
Mentor AI engineers andfostera culture of experimentation, rapid learning, and innovation.
Essential Requirements:
Education:•Bachelor'sor advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Data Science, ora relateddiscipline.
5+ years of experience building AI, machine learning, or software engineering solutions, including hands-on development of generative AI applications.
Experience with LLMs, agent frameworks, RAG, vector databases, Python, APIs, cloud platforms, and AI orchestration technologies.
Strong prototyping and software engineering skills with the ability to rapidly build andvalidatenew concepts.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate technical innovation into business value.
Desirable Requirements:
Novartis Compensation Summary:
The salary for this position is expected to range between $176,400 and $327,600per year.
The final salary offered isdeterminedbased on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health,lifeand disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a varietyof other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days,holidaysand other leaves.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
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Salary Range
$176,400.00 - $327,600.00Skills Desired
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biostatistics, Business Value Creation, Change Management, Curious Mindset, Data Governance, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Graph Algorithms, Learning Agility, Machine Learning (ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Python (Programming Language), Stakeholder Engagement, Statistical Analysis, Time Series AnalysisNovartis is a global pharmaceutical company that uses science-based innovations to develop treatments and improve patient outcomes worldwide. Its products are medicines developed through research and development to address various diseases, aiming to reach nearly 1 billion people. The company differentiates itself by large-scale investment in R&D, a global presence with a diverse workforce, and a clear mission to Reimagine Medicine, focusing on meeting the changing needs of patients. Its goal is to improve quality of life and extend life expectancy by delivering meaningful therapies through its research and development efforts.
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