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Associate Director and Senior Principal, AI Methods, AI for Research AI4R - Novartis
Software Engineer
Lead the development of advanced AI methods to accelerate drug discovery, applying machine learning and deep learning to biomedical data across the research pipeline.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement cutting‑edge machine learning models that uncover novel therapeutic targets and accelerate clinical translation.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate AI solutions into the biomedical research workflow.
- Mentor and grow a high‑performing AI research team, fostering a culture of innovation and rigorous scientific validation.
- Translate complex research findings into actionable insights for drug discovery and development.
- Drive continuous improvement of AI infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reproducibility, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field.
- Extensive experience in Python, deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow), and large‑scale data analysis.
- Proven track record of publishing high‑impact research and leading AI projects in a biomedical context.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Skills
pythonmachine learningdeep learning