Head DD&IT APD AI Platforms

20 - 25 years

75 - 100 Lacs

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ROLE PURPOSE

Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platforms

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Define AI/GenAI technology vision & strategy aligned with overall DD&IT and business strategy; work with DD&IT AI leads in business-facing functions to secure sponsorship and develop a joint enterprise roadmap
  • Pro-actively evaluate, implement and scale AI/GenAI Platforms and Novartis-specific accelerators to integrate with existing systems efficiently
  • Establish a governance framework for controlling technology proliferation and measure Return on Investment with tangible KPIs
  • Adopt product mindset and agile methodologies to support Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and Minimal Viable Products (MVPs) for new AI/GenAI use cases, emerging models and frameworks. Establish and govern process to qualify successful PoCs/MVPs for scaling
  • Ensure clear communication and stakeholder engagement to familiarize organization on AI/GenAI platforms and availability of technical capabilities, develop training materials
  • Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among different teams working with AI/GenAI platforms, ensuring consistency and alignment across the organization
  • Establish clear objectives and drive governance processes within DD&IT for managing priorities, risks, with a strategic foresight and cross-functional mindset
  • Stay informed on industry AI/GenAI trends, engage with communities of practice, and understand opportunities for technology partnerships in close collaboration with DD&IT Architecture leads
  • Align with Enterprise Data Management strategy and principles, develop optimized data collection and preparation processes, ensure data quality for AI/GenAI solutions
  • Operationalize AI/GenAI platform support and drive continuous improvement, work with Infrastructure and End User Services function to fulfil performance and monitoring needs
  • Ensure compliance with Novartis AI policies and frameworks, implement robust data protection measures, support security audits and vulnerability assessments, jointly with the DD&IT Information Security & Compliance function

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS / MEASURES OF SUCCESS

  • Ability to drive strategic technology decisions and demonstrate technical expertise
  • Support PoCs, MVPs, projects and programs related to AI/GenAI platforms according to agreed quality, schedules and funding principles
  • Stable and secure operations of AI/GenAI platforms
  • Degree of automation and user satisfaction of AI/GenAI platforms
  • Transparency on AI/GenAI platform capabilities and monitor adoption metrics

JOB DIMENSION

  • Financials: oversee activities of up to 10m investments per year across functions
  • People: 60+ DD&IT internal employees and external employees as needed
  • Complexity: Global, cross-divisional, cross-functional coordination, vast stakeholder landscape
  • Influence: 20+ key global stakeholders across DD&IT and business functions
  • Impact: across all the locations where AI/GenAI platforms are impacting processes

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Education

  • University degree or equivalent. Master’s degree is desirable.

Professional

  • 20+ years of experience in managing technology platforms and driving operational excellence
  • Deep experience and knowledge of AI/GenAI technology

- Knowledgeable on AI and GenAI platforms, tools, architecture and solution delivery

- Familiarity with architecting and developing complex AI/GenAI solutions including experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure

- Experience with NLP, FMs, LLMs, SLMs and other GenAI models

- Understanding of how to deploy LLMs and use of APIs to build solutions

- Familiarity with the model development lifecycle, such as ML/ML Ops/LLM Ops

- Software Development experience using Agile Methodology and DevSecOps tools

  • Experience in Pharma regulatory & compliance processes is desirable
  • Strong technology delivery, program management skillset is required
  • Proven communication skills in a global matrix organization with excellent presentation skills in abstracting problem statements and preparing executive messaging
  • Experience in leading cross functional IT teams and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, fostering a strong collaboration mindset

LANGUAGES

  • Business fluent in English (written and spoken)

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