Associate Director - AI Program

Major Accountabilities:

• Lead the overall governance and program management of GenAI initiatives within the AI Center of Excellence.
• Drive cross-functional alignment between business units, product teams, and IT functions to ensure effective implementation and scaling of GenAI use cases.
• Oversee platform-level governance—ensuring adherence to Responsible AI, data privacy, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Lead the adoption and engagement strategy for the GenAI platform across Novartis.
• Drive awareness campaigns, communications, and enablement activities to expand the platform’s visibility and impact.
• Ensure high-quality execution through program-level dashboards, KPIs, and risk mitigation plans.
• Enable knowledge sharing and best practices across BUs, regions, and functions to accelerate innovation and reusability.
• Act as a key liaison with senior stakeholders, vendors, and platform partners.

Work Experience:

• 10–12 years in program management, with a strong background in emerging technologies, digital transformation, or enterprise platforms.
• Proven experience in driving large-scale cross-functional programs and governance models.
• Experience in managing executive stakeholders and building trust-based relationships.
• Exposure to AI/ML, Generative AI, or Data Science programs is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work across a matrixed global organization.

Why consider Novartis?
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