AI & Innovation Director PTDI

4 days ago

Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic Novartis Full time 2,500,000 - 5,000,000 per year

Job Description Summary

Job Title: Director – AI & Innovation, People & Organization (P&O)
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Primary Location: Hyderabad
Relocation Support: Yes

At Novartis, we're reimagining the future of work—and the Director – AI & Innovation, People & Organization (P&O) will be at the heart of that transformation. This is a rare opportunity to lead enterprise-wide AI adoption, shape the future of responsible AI, and drive innovation that empowers our people and organization to thrive in a digital-first world. If you're a visionary leader who blends technical depth with strategic influence and thrives on turning bold ideas into real-world impact, this role offers a global platform to make a difference.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve the AI strategy for P&O aligned with enterprise digital and transformation goals
  • Translate future technology trends into actionable roadmaps with measurable business impact
  • Rapidly scale AI prototypes into enterprise-ready solutions with governance and adoption frameworks
  • Champion Responsible AI by embedding ethical guardrails and compliance into all AI initiatives
  • Influence senior stakeholders through compelling storytelling and strategic alignment across functions
  • Establish governance structures that ensure transparency, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Co-create scalable solutions with IT, Legal, and P&O to break down silos and drive enterprise value
  • Lead AI literacy and change programs to foster trust, curiosity, and adoption across the organization
  • Track and report AI adoption, impact, and ROI through robust measurement frameworks
  • Manage budgets, vendors, and teams to balance innovation with disciplined delivery and talent growth

Essential Requirements

  • 15+ years in P&O technology and AI/digital transformation within large, global organizations
  • Proven success in scaling enterprise AI or digital solutions from strategy to execution
  • Deep understanding of P&O operating models and HCM systems to address strategic priorities
  • Strong executive presence with ability to influence and engage C-level stakeholders
  • Demonstrated expertise in Responsible AI, governance, and risk management frameworks
  • Ability to balance visionary thinking with hands-on delivery in complex environments
  • Desirable Requirements
  • Experience leading enterprise-wide P&O AI/ML initiatives or building AI literacy and adoption programs
  • Familiarity with AI open-source platforms and orchestration frameworks such as Hugging Face or LangChain

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message

Skills Desired

Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aws (Amazon Web Services), Big Data, Building Construction, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Data Governance, Data Literacy, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Strategy, Electrical Transformer, Machine Learning (Ml), Master Data Management, Professional Services, Python (Programming Language), R (Programming Language), Random Forest Algorithm, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis

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