Job Description SummaryJob Title: Senior Expert Data Science (Applied AI, LMW Drug Discovery)
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Primary Location: Cambridge, USA
No of positions: 2
Relocation Support: This role is based in Cambridge, USA. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for Applied AI initiatives in low molecular weight drug discovery
- Design and develop advanced machine learning models for molecular design and optimization
- Evaluate and benchmark state-of-the-art AI methods for drug discovery applications
- Drive innovation by identifying and implementing novel methodologies with measurable scientific impact
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into research workflows
- Ensure robustness, performance, and scalability of AI models through rigorous validation practices
- Translate model outputs into actionable insights for experimental and scientific decision-making
- Lead development of automated, agent-based workflows for computer-aided drug design pipelines
- Partner with engineering and product teams to successfully deploy AI solutions into production
- Communicate progress, insights, and impact to senior stakeholders and scientific leadership
Essential Requirements
- Deep curiosity and passion for biomedical science and therapeutic discovery
- At least 4 years of experience developing and deploying machine learning models and data solutions
- Strong programming expertise in Python and deep learning frameworks, with experience using version control systems
- Demonstrated expertise in generative chemistry, structure-based drug design, and molecular modeling techniques
- Experience applying artificial intelligence to molecular design, optimization, and drug discovery workflows
- Proven ability to collaborate across scientific domains and operate effectively within complex research organizations
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary
The salary for this position is expected to range between 1,38,600.00 - 2,57,400.00 USD Annual.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors such as relevant skills and experience and will be reviewed periodically upon joining Novartis. Novartis may update the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible associates receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life, and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with company contribution and matching, and a range of additional benefits. Associates are also eligible for a generous time-off package, including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leave options. To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.
Salary Range$138,600.00 - $257,400.00
Skills DesiredArtificial Intelligence (AI), Biostatistics, Change Management, Curious Mindset, Data Governance, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Graph Algorithms, Learning Agility, Logistic Regression Model (Inactive), Machine Learning (ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Nlp (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) And Genai (Inactive), Pandas (Python) (Inactive), Python (Programming Language), R Programming, Stakeholder Engagement, Statistical Analysis, Structured Query Language (SQL), Time Series Analysis
