TRD Data Science & AI Fellow
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Job description
- Data Modeling
- Process Modeling & Simulation
- Process Digitalization
You'll rotate across key functions within Technical Research & Development (TRD), including New Chemical Entities (NCE), Biologics (Bx), and Global Device & Packaging Development (GDPD) and participate in strategic digitalization initiatives and innovation projects., * Develop, validate, and maintain data models for synthetic molecules, biologics, and packaging/medical devices.
- Integrate diverse data sources (experimental, operational, regulatory) to enable advanced analytics and reporting.
- Collaborate with data scientists and IT teams to ensure data integrity, traceability, and GxP compliance.
- Create and maintain data dictionaries, ontologies, and metadata standards for TRD projects.
- Map and analyze end-to-end business and technical processes across molecule, biologics, and device workflows.
- Build and apply process models using digital tools, including simulation software and workflow engines.
- Conduct scenario analyses to optimize efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance, and present results to cross-functional teams.
- Drive digital transformation by implementing solutions (e.g., workflow automation, digital twins), supporting pilots, and leading change management for global adoption.
Requirements
Are you a recent Master's graduate in data science, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, biologics, or computer science with passion for leveraging data and digital technologies to drive innovation in synthetic molecules, biologics, and medical device & packaging development?, * Master's in Data Science, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biologics, Computer Science, or related field.
- Programming skills in JavaScript, XML, HTML, Python or similar programming languages.
- Experience with machine learning and AI applications.
- Knowledge in data structures and databases (e.g. SQL) as well as process automations (like Power Apps or Power Automate).
- Strong analytical skills with excellent communication and collaboration in global teams.
- Fluent English
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience with data modeling and simulation tools.
- Familiarity with synthetic molecule/biologics development, packaging or device development processes is a plus.
- Fluent German and/or French is a plus.
Benefits & conditions
In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 47,532.24 a year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team's representative of the patients and communities we serve.