Associate Dir, Search & Evaluation (Platforms & AI)
$160,300–$297,700 year
On-siteCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Conduct structured landscape analyses and triage of inbound AI opportunities across Novartis Biomedical R&D, evaluating technical differentiation, data assets, model performance, and strategic fit. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including legal, procurement, and BD to develop balanced opportunity assessments and prepare high-quality governance materials such as diligence updates and recommendation slides. Support external engagement with AI-focused biotech, venture firms, and academic groups to build visibility and access differentiated technologies while tracking competitive moves and financing activity. Maintain an up-to-date AI opportunity knowledge base to inform leadership decision-making and advance R&D priorities.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in biopharma R&D, AI-enabled life sciences, business development, strategy, consulting, venture, data science, computational drug discovery
- Strong understanding of drug discovery and development, with ability to evaluate how AI/ML, generative models, foundation models, knowledge graphs, lab automation, and data platforms can create R&D value
- Strong understanding of AI-enabled target discovery, chemistry, biologics, translational science, clinical development, or digital/agentic tools
- Experience assessing external technologies, companies, scientific platforms, or BD opportunities
- Ability to synthesize technical, scientific, strategic, and business considerations into clear recommendations
- This role is based in our Cambridge, MA office 3x/week. Please only apply if this works for you.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree in life sciences, computational biology, chemistry, engineering, medicine, data science, or a related field strongly preferred
- Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred
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