Novartis Posted October 29, 2026

Senior Director, Data & AI Products & Solutions

East Hanover, United States FULL_TIME
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Internal Title: Senior Director, DDIT US&I DSAI Data Products Management#LI-HybridLocation: East Hanover, United StatesRelocation Support: This role is based in East Hanover, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Ready to shape how Data and AI create impact at enterprise scale? As Senior Director, Data & AI Products & Solutions, you will set the strategy and lead the delivery of scalable data, analytics, and Artificial Intelligence solutions that turn complex business needs into measurable outcomes. You will bring together product thinking, technology leadership, and cross-functional teams to take innovative ideas from concept through enterprise adoption, while building high-performing teams and helping accelerate Novartis' digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities·    Shape and deliver enterprise data, analytics, and Artificial Intelligence strategies aligned with business priorities.·    Lead Data and Artificial Intelligence products from concept and rapid prototyping through launch, adoption, and measurable outcomes.·    Own delivery success across a complex portfolio of strategic Data and Artificial Intelligence programs.·    Build product and service roadmaps spanning engineering, technology adoption, security, compliance, and business transformation.·    Scale emerging technologies from experimentation into sustainable enterprise products and services.·    Lead and mentor high-performing teams across engineering, product management, solution delivery, and analytics.·    Accelerate innovation across machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, advanced analytics, and intelligent automation.·    Champion product-centric practices, partnering with business stakeholders to prioritize backlogs and continuously enhance solutions.·    Guide critical service, platform, investment, and architecture decisions with technology leadership.·    Drive agile delivery across concurrent initiatives while embedding data privacy, security, governance, and responsible practices.Essential Requirements·    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.·    15+ years of progressive experience across data products, analytics, and Artificial Intelligence, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.·    Proven success leading enterprise-scale Data and Artificial Intelligence products from strategy and roadmap through delivery and adoption.·    Strong product management expertise, including prioritization, lifecycle management, stakeholder alignment, and outcome-focused execution.·    Deep understanding of data architecture, data governance, security, advanced analytics, machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence frameworks.·    Experience with cloud and data platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Snowflake, or Databricks.·    Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior business and technology stakeholders in complex global environments.·    Excellent communication and storytelling skills, translating complex technical concepts into clear strategies and decisions for executive audiences.Desirable Requirements·    Experience leading Data and Artificial Intelligence transformation within large, complex, technology-driven global organizations.·    Experience scaling emerging technologies and advanced analytics solutions from rapid experimentation to sustainable enterprise adoption.Novartis Compensation and Benefit SummaryThe salary for this position is expected to range between 194,600.00 - 361,400.00 USD annuallyThe final salary offered is determined based on factors such as relevant skills and experience and will be reviewed periodically upon joining Novartis. Novartis may update the published salary range based on company and market factors.Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility for annual equity awards.US-based eligible associates receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life, and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with company contribution and matching, and a range of additional benefits. Associates are also eligible for a generous time-off package, including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leave options. To learn more about the culture, rewards, and benefits we offer our people, click here.

Job details

Seniority
Senior Director
Function
Information Technology
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
East Hanover, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 87 comparable Senior Director Information Technology roles across 32 biopharma companies.

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76Currently active
32Companies hiring similar roles
12Countries represented

Salary context

31 of 87 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $194,600/yr – $361,400/yr
Lowest disclosed · Sr. Director - Consumer Master Data & Controls · Lilly $159,000/yr – $233,200/yr
Peer group range $196,100 – $400,000 (median $259,448)

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United States52
India19
United Kingdom3
China2
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Ireland2

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Seniority mix

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Director62
Senior Director16
Executive/VP9

Therapeutic area mix

1 of 87 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology1

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