Novartis
Executive Director, Functional AI and Process Excellence - Integrated Marketing
Novartis, East Hanover, New Jersey, us, 07936
Overview
Executive Director, Functional AI and Process Excellence - Integrated Marketing
role. The ideal location for this role is East Hanover, NJ; however, there is an option for this position to be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. Please note that this role would not provide relocation. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.
Responsibilities
Lead efforts in function to embed AI into functional workflows, ensuring AI solutions enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and business impact.
Foster a culture of innovation and data-driven decision making within each function to promote knowledge-sharing, cross-functional collaboration, and the scaling of successful AI initiatives.
Provide oversight on AI deployment within functions, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and ethical AI principles.
Establish performance objectives for other in functional AI efforts, leads and implement metrics to measure AI's impact on functional and business goals, ensuring AI value realization is consistently assessed.
Ensure functional area teams have knowledge of available AI applications.
Identify, assess, and prioritize AI opportunities within functions, ensuring AI initiatives are strategically aligned, scalable, and focused on high-value business outcomes.
As part of the AI Functional Working Group, ensure Novartis stays at the forefront of AI-driven healthcare transformation by leveraging cutting-edge AI practices to enhance the organization's competitive edge in healthcare.
Work across General Management, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Market Access, Novartis Patient Support, and Medical to drive AI-led innovation, ensuring AI is leveraged effectively to enhance business performance.
As a core member of the AI Functional Working Group, the AI lead is accountable to the Head of AI Strategy and Innovation to ensure functional AI opportunities are aligned with the US strategy and executed in coordination with AI governance.
Lead efforts in function to identify key processes, partner on process mapping (within the function and BPE) and identification of opportunities to drive future efficiency, effectiveness and technology opportunities.
Experience Novartis seeks an Executive Director with extensive experience in AI strategy development and execution. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to lead AI initiatives and possess a deep understanding of AI best practices and pharmaceutical data and external data vendors.
Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
Additional Qualifications
Ten plus years of experience in AI strategy, digital transformation, data science, or product management, with a focus on AI adoption within large, matrixed organizations
Deep knowledge of AI and data technologies (e.g., machine learning, NLP, predictive analytics) and their application in commercial, medical, and operational functions
Deep understanding of the functional area landscape, including strong focus on strategic insights, decision science, and/or analytics within the respective domain
Proven leadership experience in driving AI adoption, managing cross-functional teams, and influencing senior stakeholders to align AI initiatives with business goals
Experience in AI governance, ethics, and compliance, ensuring responsible AI deployment that aligns with regulatory and industry standards
Track record of building and scaling functional AI excellence, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and capability-building within an organization
Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership, present AI insights, and drive strategic decision-making
Passion for innovation and continuous learning, staying ahead of AI advancements, emerging trends, and best practices to drive long-term AI transformation
Compensation and Benefits The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $176,400.00 and $327,600.00 per year. Salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, with possible adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Final pay determinations will depend on factors including geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package may also include a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, discretionary awards, and a full range of medical, retirement, and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off). Details of participation in these plans will be provided if an offer of employment. This is an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for performance, department or market factors.
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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role. The ideal location for this role is East Hanover, NJ; however, there is an option for this position to be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. Please note that this role would not provide relocation. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.
Responsibilities
Lead efforts in function to embed AI into functional workflows, ensuring AI solutions enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and business impact.
Foster a culture of innovation and data-driven decision making within each function to promote knowledge-sharing, cross-functional collaboration, and the scaling of successful AI initiatives.
Provide oversight on AI deployment within functions, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and ethical AI principles.
Establish performance objectives for other in functional AI efforts, leads and implement metrics to measure AI's impact on functional and business goals, ensuring AI value realization is consistently assessed.
Ensure functional area teams have knowledge of available AI applications.
Identify, assess, and prioritize AI opportunities within functions, ensuring AI initiatives are strategically aligned, scalable, and focused on high-value business outcomes.
As part of the AI Functional Working Group, ensure Novartis stays at the forefront of AI-driven healthcare transformation by leveraging cutting-edge AI practices to enhance the organization's competitive edge in healthcare.
Work across General Management, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Market Access, Novartis Patient Support, and Medical to drive AI-led innovation, ensuring AI is leveraged effectively to enhance business performance.
As a core member of the AI Functional Working Group, the AI lead is accountable to the Head of AI Strategy and Innovation to ensure functional AI opportunities are aligned with the US strategy and executed in coordination with AI governance.
Lead efforts in function to identify key processes, partner on process mapping (within the function and BPE) and identification of opportunities to drive future efficiency, effectiveness and technology opportunities.
Experience Novartis seeks an Executive Director with extensive experience in AI strategy development and execution. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to lead AI initiatives and possess a deep understanding of AI best practices and pharmaceutical data and external data vendors.
Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
Additional Qualifications
Ten plus years of experience in AI strategy, digital transformation, data science, or product management, with a focus on AI adoption within large, matrixed organizations
Deep knowledge of AI and data technologies (e.g., machine learning, NLP, predictive analytics) and their application in commercial, medical, and operational functions
Deep understanding of the functional area landscape, including strong focus on strategic insights, decision science, and/or analytics within the respective domain
Proven leadership experience in driving AI adoption, managing cross-functional teams, and influencing senior stakeholders to align AI initiatives with business goals
Experience in AI governance, ethics, and compliance, ensuring responsible AI deployment that aligns with regulatory and industry standards
Track record of building and scaling functional AI excellence, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and capability-building within an organization
Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership, present AI insights, and drive strategic decision-making
Passion for innovation and continuous learning, staying ahead of AI advancements, emerging trends, and best practices to drive long-term AI transformation
Compensation and Benefits The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $176,400.00 and $327,600.00 per year. Salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, with possible adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Final pay determinations will depend on factors including geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package may also include a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, discretionary awards, and a full range of medical, retirement, and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off). Details of participation in these plans will be provided if an offer of employment. This is an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for performance, department or market factors.
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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