Business Analyst – Generative AI in Life Sciences Full-time

Job Description Summary
This position requires a strategic problem solver who can analyze complex business needs, leverage Generative AI to derive actionable insights, and support the implementation of AI-driven solutions.

Job Description

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Domain Expertise:
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of life sciences, including drug discovery, development, and clinical trials, to support AI-driven initiatives.
  • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in Generative AI and their potential applications in the life sciences industry.
• Business Analysis:
  • Collaborate with customers to gather, document, and analyze business requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Conduct thorough analyses of business processes and workflows, finding opportunities for AI-driven improvements and efficiencies.
  • Develop business cases, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses to support AI projects.
• Generative AI Application:
  • Apply Generative AI technologies to analyze large and complex datasets, identifying patterns, trends, and insights.
  • Work with data scientists and AI engineers to develop and deploy AI models that address business needs in the life sciences domain.
  • Ensure AI solutions are interpretable, actionable, and integrated into existing workflows.
• Customer Engagement:
  • Communicate complex AI concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical customers, ensuring understanding and buy-in.
  • Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations to engage customers and drive consensus on AI initiatives.
• Regulatory & Ethical Compliance:
  • Ensure that AI solutions align with regulatory requirements and ethical standards relevant to the life sciences industry.
  • Monitor and address potential risks associated with the deployment of AI technologies.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience as a Business Analyst in the biomedical research domain, with a focus on chemical, pre-clinical, and clinical research.
• Solid understanding of GenerativeAI and AI technologies, with practical experience in their application within the biomedical field.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence customers at all levels.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in the pharmaceutical and biomedical research sectors.

Why consider Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!
Learn more here:

https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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.
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Skills Desired
Budget Management, Business Acumen, Performance Management, Planning, Project Management, Risk Management, Service Delivery Management, Stakeholder Management