• Co-develops vision and supports prioritization of new AI-/decision-making tools in close alignment with the BPA/Finance functions of different business units
• Owns selected AI/ML products and heads their design, development and implementation by orchestrating the right resources across data science and visualization experts. Ensures successful roll-out, adoption and ongoing operations.
• Connects newly designed solutions and processes with operational links and leverages her/his BPA acumen to pragmatically implement in the Novartis environment
• Identifies areas of inefficiencies in the application of AI/ML/digital and implements improvements towards a highly efficient, “industrialized” approach (“technology at scale”)
• Liaises with other digital/AI initiatives (e.g. commercial, supply chain, pricing and market access, treasury, investor relations,…), identifies potential overlaps/ synergies, and co-creates holistic digitalization roadmap
• Co-shapes future organization of BPA/ Finance function to realize systemic evolution
• Works closely with broader Digital Finance and Data & IT team to define data requirements for next generation AI tools to further improve decision-making and efficiencies
• Leads select, new initiatives/MVPs with cross-functional partners to proof business value with objective to scale up globally
• Ensures quick turnaround of ad-hoc analyses whenever needed, providing always timely and accurate information / analysis for the decision making process
• Facilitates decision-making by management from Units, Group and other Global Functions to drive digital transformation

Minimum requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics or similar diploma, recognized financial qualification.
• 5-9 years financial experience in blue chip companies, ideally in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• Very strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of interacting with senior leadership and successfully drive challenging conversations.
• English is a must
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in business analysis and financial forecasting.
• Knowledge of business finance processes (esp. planning & forecasting), performance management, business analytics
• Innovative, digital, and agile mindset

Benefits and rewards: 

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: 

https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.