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Senior Expert Data Science, Scientific Innovation

Novartis
September 17, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
IT
Role: Senior Expert Data Science within Novartis' Scientific Innovation team, focusing on translating biomedical questions into AI/ML solutions to accelerate drug discovery. Responsibilities: develop and validate scalable models, collaborate with researchers and cross-functional teams, deploy AI tools, and promote adoption of data science methodologies in biomedical research. Requirements: minimum 5 years applying AI/ML to scientific or biomedical problems, expertise in drug discovery domains (target ID, computational chemistry, translational medicine), strong model development and deployment skills, and stakeholder engagement capability. Preferred: experience with Python, R, SQL, and emerging AI methods like deep learning or generative AI. High-Value: biomedical AI applications supporting therapeutic research, collaboration with scientists and engineering teams, and work on innovative projects in drug discovery. WorkSetup: based in Cambridge, USA; relocation support not provided; likely a hybrid work environment.