Biomedical Machine Learning Innovation Scientist

Summary

Novartis has embraced a bold strategy to drive a company-wide digital transformation. Our objective is to position Novartis as an industry leader by proactively adopting digital technologies that foster innovative approaches to hasten drug discovery and development. By utilizing both internal and external Research & Development data with the power of data science, predictive models, generative AI, and machine learning, our objective is to identify new targets, create more effective therapeutic molecules, better predict drug pharmacokinetics and safety risks, refine clinical trial design, and significantly shorten development cycles. The Artificial Intelligence & Computational Sciences (AICS) team leads Biomedical Research (BR) in exploring and applying advanced AI and ML methodologies to generate novel drug discovery insights, and to speed and improve drug discovery efficiency whilst focusing on patients' needs.

AICS partners with drug discovery teams, raises the level of AI expertise across BR and ensures that BR science keeps up with the rapidly evolving ecosystem of AI technologies by connecting with AI leaders in academia and industry.

This role within the Scientific Innovation group of AICS will be tasked with ensuring scientific rigor and innovation for AI applications and methods for drug discovery. Additionally, the role would be expected to act as the SME liaison of AICS to BR Disease Areas (DAs) and Function Areas (FAs).

Responsibilities

About the Role

Scientific Innovation Senior Expert

• Work with a team of AI researchers and SMEs with core domain expertise in applying AI to drug discovery.
• Work with AI modelers to ensure models are robust and performant
• Work with Engineering and Product Development resources to ensure delivery of AI solutions.
• Raise the awareness of AI applications to aid in answering key research questions across BR.
• Help position AI-aided drug discovery contributions to deliver and support progress of BR's portfolio, enable new kinds of therapeutic discoveries, shorten cycle times, and increase efficiency.

Collaboration & Partnership

Essential Requirements

Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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For Basel, Switzerland

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Skills Required

Machine Learning, Data Management, translational medicine, Modeling, computational chemistry