Ph3Job Description Summary /h3 pAs Director, BR Data Digital Software Workflows Technology Engineering, you will lead a team of managers of technical leads and AI engineers to elevate the rapid technical delivery of predictable, high‑impact outcomes across a portfolio of time‑bound innovation and operational initiatives through high‑quality, AI‑enabled commercial, enterprise, or in‑house developed software solutions. This position drives technical excellence, fosters a culture of urgency and pragmatism in decision‑making and delivery, and ensures alignment with strategy, enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and AI governance. /p h3Job Description /h3 pPosition Location: Basel, CH. This role is based in Basel, CH. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liPartner closely with innovation and initiative delivery, architecture, and operations leaders, software vendors, and corporate functions to align engineering execution with organizational objectives and initiative timelines. /li liDrive standardization and consistency across teams to support predictable delivery within scope, budget, and timelines, operational stability, and measurable improvements in delivery performance. /li liChampion and accelerate adoption of modern, scalable, AI‑enabled and agentic engineering practices. /li liEstablish trusted and effective working relationships with corporate informatics functions to leverage corporate capabilities and platforms, and to ensure all engineering work and tooling aligns with enterprise strategy, architectural standards, security, compliance, and AI governance requirements. /li liBuild a high‑performing organization that rapidly delivers significant business value. /li liLead, mentor, and develop a vibrant and energized team. /li liFoster a "team before self" culture rooted in urgency, clarity, trust, and shared ownership. /li /ul h3Essential Requirements /h3 ul liExpertise and experience in people and organizational leadership with demonstrated ability to set direction, align teams, develop talent, and continuously improve productivity. /li liProven experience communicating and presenting at senior management levels and building strong relationships across organizational and divisional boundaries. /li liExperience in pharma and/or life science research environments. /li li10+ years experience in leading technical and/or engineering teams and organizations. /li liExcellent communication and decision‑making skills; ability to frame and simplify complex topics and to drive strategy and alignment. /li liClear, visible personal values; you act with integrity and build trust across diverse teams. /li liDeep understanding of AI‑enabled and agentic software development. /li liExpertise in delivering large‑scale, SaaS, commercial and custom, on‑prem, and cloud‑based software solutions, including integration of AI models or agents into production systems. /li liStrong background in modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, test automation, and Agile/Lean methodologies. /li liDemonstrated track record in leading complex, time‑bound engineering initiatives with predictable results. /li /ul h3Desirable Requirements /h3 ul liAbility to create cultures of empowerment, learning, and mutual support. /li liCreativity and courage to challenge the status quo, encourage innovation, and take smart risks. /li /ul h3Accessibility and Accommodation /h3 pNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. /p h3Skills Desired /h3 ul liAlgorithms /li liComputer Programming /li liComputer Science /li liComputer Vision /li liData Science /li liGlobal Project Management /li liOperational Excellence /li liPeople Management /li liRD (Research And Development) /li liSolution Design /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr