Job Description

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Summary

The AI Engineer will lead a team of analysts and engineers to design, develop, and deploy AI-driven solutions that address complex business challenges. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to ensure successful delivery of AI projects and alignment with organizational goals.
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About the Role

Location

- Hyderabad #LI Hybrid

Key

Accountability

Lead and oversee technical delivery

of AI projects, ensuring best practices in engineering and sustainable solutions.

Collaborate with business stakeholders

to gather requirements and translate them into actionable AI strategies.

Identify and mitigate risks

across project lifecycles, ensuring compliance and quality standards. Stay ahead of

emerging technology trends

and assess their applicability for business innovation. Represent the AI team in

executive discussions and external forums

as needed. Guide the team on

data sourcing strategies

and ensure robust data governance. Should have experience in testing AI products from AI landscape of Risk, Compliance, Jail breaking, Performance etc. Ensure

high-quality outputs

and timely delivery of AI solutions. Drive

innovation by researching market trends

and proposing new AI-driven approaches to business problems.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.

Experience:

5-7 years in AI/ML, data engineering, or analytics, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Strong proficiency in

Python/R

,

SQL

, and ML frameworks (

TensorFlow

,

PyTorch

). Hands-on experience with

cloud platforms

(AWS, Azure) and tools like

Databricks

,

SageMaker

. Proven track record in

deploying AI models as services

using Azure ML, Kubernetes, and GitHub for version control. Deep understanding of either of

Azure AI services or Microsoft Bedrock

, NLP, computer vision, and generative AI models (e.g., GPT). Ability to

design and document solution architectures

and collaborate with enterprise architects. Strong business acumen to identify areas where AI can deliver measurable impact. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to bridge technical and business teams.

Preferred Skills

Experience in

MLOps practices

and model lifecycle management. Familiarity with

transformers and LLMs

for advanced AI applications. Ability to

mentor and develop team members

, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Why 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

You'll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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.

Join our Novartis Network:

If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network.

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards:

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards



Division
US
Business Unit
General Management
Location
India
Site
Hyderabad (Office)
Company / Legal Entity
IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Functional Area
Marketing
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
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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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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.