Head of AI/ML
Executive Director of Applied AI
Novartis · 📍 Cambridge, MA
Build and lead Novartis's applied AI engineering function, translating generative AI and agentic systems into production-grade enterprise products across a global pharma organization.
Signals
- ⚠ no reporting line stated
- ⚠ small globally distributed team suggests lean resourcing for enterprise-wide mandate
- ✓ C-suite sponsored AI-first transformation
- ✓ direct access to senior business and technology leaders
Company history
Novartis has been actively building out its AI leadership layer in 2026, with multiple director-level AI roles posted recently, suggesting a broad organizational AI build-out rather than a single hire.