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Executive Director, Functional AI & Process Excellence – Market Access

Novartis
3 months ago
Remote
United States
Market Access
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead efforts in Market Access to embed AI into functional workflows to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and business impact.
- Foster innovation and data-driven decision-making; enable knowledge-sharing and cross-functional collaboration; scale successful AI initiatives.
- Oversee AI deployment to ensure alignment with governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and ethical AI principles.
- Set performance objectives and implement metrics to measure AI impact on functional and business goals.
- Ensure functional teams know available AI applications.
- Identify, assess, and prioritize AI opportunities in Market Access for high-value, scalable outcomes.
- Prepare Market Access data for AI implementation (organize, connect, create logic/business rules, validate, and store data assets).
- Collaborate cross-functionally (General Management, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Market Access, Patient Support, Medical) to drive AI-led innovation.
- Guide Data and AI Innovation teams on AI solution design, logic, business objectives, and user interface for scalable, compliant solutions.

Essential Requirements:
- BS/MS in Information Management, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related.
- 10+ years’ experience in AI strategy, digital transformation, data science, or product management (AI adoption in large, matrixed organizations).
- Strong US Market Access knowledge (strategic insights/decision science/analytics); payer/channel pricing, account management, gross-to-net, rebate operations, and contracting preferred.
- Deep knowledge of AI/data technologies (machine learning, NLP, predictive analytics) for commercial use.
- Proven AI leadership: driving adoption, managing cross-functional teams, influencing senior stakeholders; experience analyzing complex Market Access/pharma datasets.
- Experience with AI governance, ethics, and compliance.
- Track record building/scaling functional AI excellence; strong understanding of Market Access and brand commercialization strategies.
- Exceptional communication and executive presence; passion for continuous learning.

Compensation & Benefits (as stated):
- Salary range: $194,600–$361,400/year.
- Performance-based cash incentive; possible annual equity awards.
- Comprehensive benefits (health, life, disability, 401(k) match, time off).