Director, AI Systems Foundations & Reusable Capabilities

• Define reusable architectures, design patterns, and reference implementations for AI systems across Development.
• Establish common approaches for agentic AI, retrieval-augmented generation, knowledge systems, simulation, digital twins, and human-in-the-loop AI.
• Provide technical guidance on reuse, extension, and evolution of AI capabilities.
• Ensure AI systems are designed for modularity, interoperability, scalability, and maintainability.

• Build and maintain reusable AI components, frameworks, templates, and capability assets.
• Define AI engineering practices and reference approaches for MLOps, LLMOps, and AgentOps.
• Establish standards for lifecycle management, versioning, orchestration, observability, and technical documentation.
• Identify recurring technical needs and convert them into reusable organizational capabilities.

• Partner with domain leaders to identify successful patterns that can be reused across Development.
• Translate project-level solutions into reusable architectures, components, and implementation blueprints.
• Guide AI engineers and data scientists in designing systems that can be reused and extended across domains.
• Promote technical consistency while preserving flexibility for innovation.

• Capture architectural, engineering, and implementation learnings from AI initiatives and transform them into reusable assets.
• Build mechanisms for sharing AI patterns, reference designs, and technical best practices across DSAI.
• Partner with the Reliability Director to connect reusable capabilities with evaluation evidence, reliability insights, and production readiness criteria.
• Continuously evolve the Development AI capability base as technologies and practices mature.

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:

• UK: 100,240.00 - 186,160.00 GBP Annual

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our  brochure  to learn more about our global total rewards offering:  https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.