Salary Range:
CHF164,500.00 – CHF305,500.00
Job Description Summary The Head, AI Strategy & Governance is responsible for maintaining, operationalizing, and continuously improving the Development AI strategy, governance model, and decision‑support processes in partnership with the Head of Development AI and senior leadership. The role enables and drives strategic decision‑making for the AI portfolio, ensuring that priorities, investments, and capability evolution are consistently informed by robust competitive intelligence, external benchmarking, and market signals. Acting as the central strategic integrator across Development, DDIT, and enterprise AI bodies, the role ensures governance forums, portfolio recommendations, and enterprise interfaces are well‑run, evidence‑based, and aligned, while final strategy, investment, and governance decisions remain with accountable senior leaders and decision forums.
AI Strategy, Competitive Intelligence & Strategic Positioning
Maintain and evolve the Development AI strategic narrative, planning materials, and strategic priorities in partnership with the Head of Development AI
Establish and continuously mature a structured competitive intelligence capability (external benchmarking, competitor tracking, regulatory and technology landscape monitoring)
Synthesize competitive intelligence into actionable strategic insights to support leadership decision‑making
Prepare decision materials enabling leadership trade‑offs across AI initiatives based on value, risk, and competitive positioning
Monitor changes in the external landscape and recommend updates to strategic priorities, assumptions, and focus areas
Provide clear strategic visibility to senior leadership through structured updates and decision support
AI Portfolio Strategy & Value Governance
Maintain portfolio prioritization principles, decision frameworks, and evaluation criteria used by leadership to make investment decisions
Integrate competitive intelligence, external benchmarks, and innovation signals into portfolio recommendations
Coordinate portfolio reviews and prepare recommendations on priorities, sequencing, and trade‑offs
Maintain the value governance framework, including methods for defining, measuring, and assessing AI impact
Track and report portfolio‑level progress, decision follow‑through, and value realization for leadership forums
AI Governance & Risk Oversight (Strategic)
Maintain and continuously improve the Development AI governance framework, processes, and maturity roadmap in partnership with accountable leaders
Ensure alignment of governance approach with enterprise frameworks, regulatory expectations, and Responsible AI standards
Monitor governance effectiveness, risk themes, and compliance signals, and elevate issues to accountable decision‑makers
Clarify governance roles, responsibilities, and forum interfaces to support effective decision‑making and accountability
AI Operating Model & Organizational Design
Maintain and refine the Development AI operating model, including governance processes, decision interfaces, and role clarity
Document and socialize decision rights, escalation paths, and accountability structures
Coordinate interfaces across Strategy, Governance, Product & Program Delivery, DSAI, DDIT, and enterprise AI teams
Recommend operating model improvements to support scale, clarity, and execution effectiveness
Governance Bodies & Enterprise Liaison
Run and coordinate AI governance forums within Development, including agenda‑setting, decision preparation, documentation, and follow‑through
Serve as key liaison to enterprise AI Office, Trailblazer, and company‑wide governance bodies
Coordinate Development inputs into enterprise AI discussions and communicate outcomes back to stakeholders
Support leadership by ensuring governance forums are well‑structured, insight‑driven, and decision‑oriented
Innovation, External Engagement & Ecosystem
Identify and develop external partnership opportunities and ecosystem insights aligned with AI priorities
Leverage competitive intelligence to assess and frame partnership options for leadership decision‑making
Coordinate external engagement activities and represent Development as delegated
Maintain visibility of external AI ecosystem and translate developments into strategic recommendations
AI Capability Building & Change Management
Identify capability implications of the AI strategy and governance model
Recommend priority capability‑building initiatives based on strategic and competitive needs
Partner with learning, change, and functional teams to coordinate enablement efforts
Track effectiveness of capability‑building efforts in supporting adoption and governance maturity
Leadership & Organizational Impact
Lead the team responsible for AI strategy support, governance operations, portfolio decision support, and enterprise coordination
Promote clarity of roles, responsibilities, and decision processes across stakeholders
Drive cross‑functional coordination across Development, DDIT, and enterprise AI organizations
Education (minimum/desirable): Advanced degree (PhD/Master) in data science, AI, technology, or scientific discipline
Languages Fluent English (oral and written)
Professional Experience
Extensive experience in AI, data, digital, or technology‑driven transformation
Proven track record in defining and executing strategy in complex environments
Experience in governance, compliance, or risk management frameworks
Strong experience in portfolio management and cross‑functional program delivery
Experience working with external partners and innovation ecosystems
Demonstrated leadership in global, matrix organizations influencing without authority
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development landscape
Skills Desired
Agile (Programming Methodology)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Business Value Creation
Change Management
Curious Mindset
Data Governance
Data Literacy
Data Management
Data Quality
Data Science
Data Strategy
Data Visualization
Deep Learning
Learning Agility
Machine Learning (ML)
Machine Learning Algorithms
Mentorship
NLP (Neuro‑Linguistic Programming)
GenAI
Organization Awareness
Stakeholder Engagement
Statistical Analysis
Time Series Analysis
Vision
Benefits Competitive benefits including insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, flexible and hybrid working options, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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CHF164,500.00 – CHF305,500.00
Job Description Summary The Head, AI Strategy & Governance is responsible for maintaining, operationalizing, and continuously improving the Development AI strategy, governance model, and decision‑support processes in partnership with the Head of Development AI and senior leadership. The role enables and drives strategic decision‑making for the AI portfolio, ensuring that priorities, investments, and capability evolution are consistently informed by robust competitive intelligence, external benchmarking, and market signals. Acting as the central strategic integrator across Development, DDIT, and enterprise AI bodies, the role ensures governance forums, portfolio recommendations, and enterprise interfaces are well‑run, evidence‑based, and aligned, while final strategy, investment, and governance decisions remain with accountable senior leaders and decision forums.
AI Strategy, Competitive Intelligence & Strategic Positioning
Maintain and evolve the Development AI strategic narrative, planning materials, and strategic priorities in partnership with the Head of Development AI
Establish and continuously mature a structured competitive intelligence capability (external benchmarking, competitor tracking, regulatory and technology landscape monitoring)
Synthesize competitive intelligence into actionable strategic insights to support leadership decision‑making
Prepare decision materials enabling leadership trade‑offs across AI initiatives based on value, risk, and competitive positioning
Monitor changes in the external landscape and recommend updates to strategic priorities, assumptions, and focus areas
Provide clear strategic visibility to senior leadership through structured updates and decision support
AI Portfolio Strategy & Value Governance
Maintain portfolio prioritization principles, decision frameworks, and evaluation criteria used by leadership to make investment decisions
Integrate competitive intelligence, external benchmarks, and innovation signals into portfolio recommendations
Coordinate portfolio reviews and prepare recommendations on priorities, sequencing, and trade‑offs
Maintain the value governance framework, including methods for defining, measuring, and assessing AI impact
Track and report portfolio‑level progress, decision follow‑through, and value realization for leadership forums
AI Governance & Risk Oversight (Strategic)
Maintain and continuously improve the Development AI governance framework, processes, and maturity roadmap in partnership with accountable leaders
Ensure alignment of governance approach with enterprise frameworks, regulatory expectations, and Responsible AI standards
Monitor governance effectiveness, risk themes, and compliance signals, and elevate issues to accountable decision‑makers
Clarify governance roles, responsibilities, and forum interfaces to support effective decision‑making and accountability
AI Operating Model & Organizational Design
Maintain and refine the Development AI operating model, including governance processes, decision interfaces, and role clarity
Document and socialize decision rights, escalation paths, and accountability structures
Coordinate interfaces across Strategy, Governance, Product & Program Delivery, DSAI, DDIT, and enterprise AI teams
Recommend operating model improvements to support scale, clarity, and execution effectiveness
Governance Bodies & Enterprise Liaison
Run and coordinate AI governance forums within Development, including agenda‑setting, decision preparation, documentation, and follow‑through
Serve as key liaison to enterprise AI Office, Trailblazer, and company‑wide governance bodies
Coordinate Development inputs into enterprise AI discussions and communicate outcomes back to stakeholders
Support leadership by ensuring governance forums are well‑structured, insight‑driven, and decision‑oriented
Innovation, External Engagement & Ecosystem
Identify and develop external partnership opportunities and ecosystem insights aligned with AI priorities
Leverage competitive intelligence to assess and frame partnership options for leadership decision‑making
Coordinate external engagement activities and represent Development as delegated
Maintain visibility of external AI ecosystem and translate developments into strategic recommendations
AI Capability Building & Change Management
Identify capability implications of the AI strategy and governance model
Recommend priority capability‑building initiatives based on strategic and competitive needs
Partner with learning, change, and functional teams to coordinate enablement efforts
Track effectiveness of capability‑building efforts in supporting adoption and governance maturity
Leadership & Organizational Impact
Lead the team responsible for AI strategy support, governance operations, portfolio decision support, and enterprise coordination
Promote clarity of roles, responsibilities, and decision processes across stakeholders
Drive cross‑functional coordination across Development, DDIT, and enterprise AI organizations
Education (minimum/desirable): Advanced degree (PhD/Master) in data science, AI, technology, or scientific discipline
Languages Fluent English (oral and written)
Professional Experience
Extensive experience in AI, data, digital, or technology‑driven transformation
Proven track record in defining and executing strategy in complex environments
Experience in governance, compliance, or risk management frameworks
Strong experience in portfolio management and cross‑functional program delivery
Experience working with external partners and innovation ecosystems
Demonstrated leadership in global, matrix organizations influencing without authority
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development landscape
Skills Desired
Agile (Programming Methodology)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Business Value Creation
Change Management
Curious Mindset
Data Governance
Data Literacy
Data Management
Data Quality
Data Science
Data Strategy
Data Visualization
Deep Learning
Learning Agility
Machine Learning (ML)
Machine Learning Algorithms
Mentorship
NLP (Neuro‑Linguistic Programming)
GenAI
Organization Awareness
Stakeholder Engagement
Statistical Analysis
Time Series Analysis
Vision
Benefits Competitive benefits including insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, flexible and hybrid working options, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Head, AI Strategy and Governance Arbeitgeber: Novartis
Novartis ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in Basel, Schweiz, eine dynamische und innovative Arbeitsumgebung bietet. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Mitarbeiterentwicklung und einer Kultur der Zusammenarbeit ermöglicht das Unternehmen seinen Angestellten, ihre Fähigkeiten im Bereich KI und Technologie strategisch auszubauen. Die flexiblen Arbeitsoptionen und leistungsorientierten Boni machen Novartis zu einem attraktiven Arbeitsplatz für alle, die eine sinnvolle und lohnende Karriere anstreben.
