Novartis
Biomedical Research
AssociateDirector,Analysis&DesignDeliveryLead
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“Associate Director, Analysis & Design Delivery Lead at Novartis. Skills: Drug Discovery Platforms, AI/ML Capabilities. Accountable for outcomes of Analysis & Design. Translate domain needs into initiative proposals”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver real capabilities to researchers; Enable innovative value creation
Industry & Context.
Structured problem-solving; Translating ambiguous research needs
Onsite in Cambridge, MA
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience delivering scientific software, Project management capabilities, Experience leading cross-functional matrix teams, Ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups, Working knowledge of experimental and computational data, Proven track-record of delivering modern analysis and design capabilities, Ability to translate across scientific, technological, and data stakeholders, Skilled in structured problem-solving, Skilled in experimentation, Skilled in modern delivery practices
Nice to Have
Formal training in project management methodologies, Experience working within pharmaceutical environments, Experience working within biotechnology environments, Experience working within scientific research environments
What You'll Do.
Accountable for outcomes of Analysis & Design
Translate domain needs into initiative proposals
Enable Analysis & Design capabilities
Establish vision for Analysis & Design
Establish value proposition for Analysis & Design
Establish strategic roadmap for Analysis & Design
Own creation of domain-specific software
Own delivery of domain-specific software
Own lifecycle transition of domain-specific software
Prioritize initiatives
Transition initiatives to operations
Drive predictable planning
Drive predictable execution
Align with business stakeholders
Align with adjacent initiatives
Align with Data & Digital functions
Provide delivery-segment prioritization input
Provide investment input
Lead cross-functional matrix teams
Define responsibilities
Ensure aligned execution
Escalate dependencies
Act as primary delivery interface
Orchestrate initiatives
Manage trade-offs across initiatives
Communicate challenges
Communicate successes
Ensure deliverables align with architectural standards
Ensure deliverables align with security guidelines
Ensure deliverables align with initiative governance model
Establish relationships with Data & Digital functions
Establish relationships with corporate IT
Collaborate on delivery of corporate-owned platforms
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional matrix teams; Internal/external teams; Adjacent initiatives; Data & Digital functions; Corporate IT
Communication Scope
Stakeholder engagement; Progress communication; Challenge communication; Success communication; Outcome communication
Process & Methodology
Prioritization, Planning, Execution, Communication, Risk Management, Release Management, Scaling, Transition to operations, Waterfall Model
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** Help shape how Novartis scientists discover the next generation of medicines. As Delivery Lead for Analysis & Design, you'll bring the platforms that turn experimental and computational data into scientific insight — from interactive AI/ML and agentic tools to the broader analysis and design capabilities that power drug discovery across established and advanced modalities. You'll lead cross-functional teams to deliver real capabilities into the hands of researchers, working at the intersection of science, technology, and data. If you're energized by translating ambiguous research needs into concrete delivery, and want your work to directly enable how medicines are designed, we'd like to hear from you. **Job Description** **Internal Job Title:** Associate Director **Position Location:****** Cambridge, MA, onsite #LI-onsite This role is based in Cambridge, MA. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Ready to shape the future of Biomedical Research through the next generation of scientific analysis and design platforms? As a Delivery Lead in the Analysis & Design Delivery Segment, you will drive the delivery and adoption of new and significantly enhanced digital capabilities for Biomedical Research, while leading a high-performing, cross-functional matrix team. Delivery is achieved through predictable, high-quality and time-bound initiatives aligned to enterprise priorities and architecture. The Delivery Lead role is instrumental in prioritizing, planning and executing initiatives, including release, scaling and transition to operations. You will ensure alignment with architectural, security and compliance standards, while playing a central role in enabling innovative value creation for Biomedical Research through strong delivery leadership and stakeholder engagement. **Key Responsibilities:** * You are accountable and own the outcomes of Analysis & Design, toget
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