Novartis

Novartis

Director, Search & Evaluation (Platforms & AI)

Cambridge (USA) · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 71 days ago
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About the role

  • This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys combining scientific curiosity, strategic thinking, and external engagement to help shape the future of AI-enabled R&D.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of AI-focused S&E strategy in priority R&D areas, translating internal scientific and business priorities into external search themes and actionable landscapes.
  • Develop and maintain strategic landscapes across AI-enabled R&D, including company mapping, technology segmentation, financing and deal trends, and prioritization of opportunities.
  • Lead complex triage and diligence efforts for AI platform, data, model, and end-to-end discovery/development opportunities, coordinating cross-functional input.
  • Assess technical and strategic differentiation of external AI opportunities, including evidence strength, data access and quality, model validation, wet/dry lab integration, implementation path, partner maturity, and fit with Novartis R&D needs.
  • Build strong internal alignment with BR, Development, Data/Digital/IT, and other enabling functions to translate R&D priorities into actionable search themes, partnering strategies, and high-impact external opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain external relationships with AI biotech and technology companies, venture investors, incubators, academic groups, and industry thought leaders.
  • We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in biopharma R&D, business development, AI-enabled life sciences, search & evaluation, strategy, venture, consulting, computational drug discovery, or data science.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex scientific and technology platforms and translate technical differentiation into strategic and business implications.
  • Strong understanding of drug discovery and development, with knowledge across AI-enabled target identification, chemistry, biologics, translational science, clinical development, data platforms, and/or lab automation.
  • Experience leading cross-functional opportunity assessment, diligence, governance preparation, or BD-related evaluations.

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in life sciences, computational biology, chemistry, engineering, medicine, data science, or related field strongly preferred
  • PhD, MD/PhD, PharmD, MBA, or equivalent experience preferred.

Compensation

  • $176,400.00 - $327,600.00

Benefits

  • Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employers.
  • The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
  • EEO Statement:
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