Specialist AI Engineer - Research Informatics

About the role

Novartis is hiring two Specialist AI Engineers for its Hyderabad office, working in a hybrid arrangement. The role contributes to the development and application of informatics and AI solutions supporting research, covering scientific data analysis, applications, architecture, systems engineering and technical support. It suits someone with strong AI, informatics and/or informatics systems expertise and an understanding of research environments.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and support AI and informatics solutions for scientific research.
• Solve project and system challenges in line with company policies and procedures.
• Support project planning, monitoring and documentation, including analysis and interpretation of information.
• Collaborate with project teams and scientific and technical stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Contribute to team and cost-centre goals, and share knowledge and train new or junior team members.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects and data requests with a focus on quality.
• Report technical complaints, adverse events and special cases related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.
• Support the distribution of marketing samples where applicable.

Required profile

• Experience in AI engineering, informatics, scientific computing, data science, software engineering or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of informatics and/or informatics systems, ideally in a scientific, pharmaceutical, healthcare or research setting.
• Experience with scientific data, applications, technical platforms or data-driven solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning and a focus on quality and timely delivery.

Required skills

• Analytical thinking
• Computer programming
• Data science
• Research and development

What we offer

• Healthcare and insurance coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave and parental leave.
• Wellbeing and development programs.
• For Hyderabad-based associates, possible on-site benefits such as transport services, health and wellbeing facilities, parking and café services, subject to policy and availability.