Novartis

WorkflowAutomationExpert

Basel, Switzerland FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Workflow Automation Expert at Novartis. Skills: workflow automation, process management, robotic process automation, artificial intelligence, stakeholder management, continuous improvement. Lead end-to-end delivery of workflow automation solutions, from process discovery through to deployment and optimisation. Design and implement scalable automation using business process management and robotic process automation technologies”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

turning complex processes into simple, efficient solutions; designing and delivering automation solutions that reduce manual effort and improve reliability; systems thinking skills, with experience analysing and redesigning complex processes for automation readiness

Eligibility Requirements

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years design and delivering workflow automation solutions end-to-end, Proven ability to translate business and user needs into scalable automation solutions through business process management and robotic process automation technologies, systems thinking skills, with experience analysing and redesigning complex processes for automation readiness, A mindset of curiosity that drives continuous improvement and change, collaboration and communication skills, working effectively across business, technical and operational teams, Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority in a complex, matrixed environment, Practical understanding of artificial intelligence and its application within automation or transformation initiatives, Experience working within life sciences, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated, complex environments

Nice to Have

Experience in pharmaceutical drug discovery or supporting scientific research workflows, Experience mentoring or developing others to build capability in automation, process engineering or artificial intelligence

What You'll Do.

Lead end-to-end delivery of workflow automation solutions

from process discovery through to deployment and optimisation

Design and implement scalable automation using business process management and robotic process automation technologies

Translate business and user needs into efficient

automation-first solutions that improve reliability and reduce manual effort

Identify high-impact automation opportunities in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders

Ensure all automation solutions align with enterprise platforms

compliance and governance standards

Collaborate across business

technical and operational teams to drive adoption and measurable outcomes

Apply systems thinking to analyse

model and redesign processes for automation readiness

Act as a hands-on subject matter expert and mentor

building automation and process capability across teams

Promote best practices

frameworks and reusable solutions to elevate organisational automation maturity

Contribute to a culture of rapid delivery

innovation and continuous improvement supported by artificial intelligence-enabled approaches

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partnering closely with stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities; helping to build automation capability and promote a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement across the organisation; Identify high-impact automation opportunities in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders; Collaborate across business, technical and operational teams to drive adoption and measurable outcomes; working effectively across business, technical and operational teams

Communication Scope

collaboration and communication skills, working effectively across business, technical and operational teams; Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority in a complex, matrixed environment

Process & Methodology

end-to-end delivery of workflow automation solutions, process discovery, deployment, optimisation

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