Novartis · 23 hours ago
Director, Data Science
East Hanover, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$195K/yr - $312K/yr
10+ years expNovartis is a company dedicated to enabling improved decision making by leveraging superior data to identify actionable insights. They are seeking a Director of Data Science to lead the development and deployment of advanced AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic growth across the organization.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Lead the development and deployment of scalable AI solutions, focusing on advanced AI applications across various business units
Be prepared to engage in hands-on work when necessary to support the team and further our data science initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI-driven solutions across various platforms and services
Drive innovation by staying current with advancements in AI, particularly in generative models and LLM technologies
Champion the exploration and integration of cutting-edge AI technologies, particularly in the field generative AI
Act as a key liaison between the US commercial team and the India-based data science team
Stay abreast of state-of-the-art foundation models and other innovative trends in data science and leverage these insights to inform our strategies
Bring a “can-do” attitude and teamwork and inspire others on culture change
Acts as an AI role model, championing a culture that embraces cutting-edge AI technologies and encourages experimentation and adoption of best practices
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in data science, with 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred
Build and deploy scalable machine learning models using cloud-based services such as AWS and Azure
Strong understanding of deep learning algorithms, foundational/ LLM models, statistics, and recommendation system
Deep knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT, BERT, Cohere, and their applications in real-world scenarios
Ability to operate in a hands-on capacity when necessary
Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Spark, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
Experience with digital channel selection for “next best action”
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify creative solutions to complex problems
Strong ability to effectively communicate and work across different time zones
Benefits
Sign-on bonus
Restricted stock units
Discretionary awards
Full range of medical
Financial
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits
Vacation
Sick time
Parental leave
Company
Novartis
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops medicines for serious diseases to improve and extend people's lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.49BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2024-06-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.49B
2018-02-14Grant· $6.5M
2000-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Grant
Vice President & Global Program Head
John von Brachel
VP, Head of Content Lab
Recent News
2026-01-23
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