Job Description

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Summary

At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. Within the Commercial domain of our Data, Digital & Technology (DD&IT) organization, we're leveraging data, AI, and digital tools to reshape how we engage healthcare professionals (HCPs), optimize field force strategies, and deliver personalized experiences at scale.



As Associate Director - UI/UX Engineering, you'll lead the design and development of AI-powered tools and user experiences that drive data-informed decisions and unlock real commercial value. From omnichannel engagement platforms to next-best-action systems for the field force, you'll ensure every solution we build is human-centered, intuitive, and impactful.
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About the Role

Position Title: Senior UI/UX Engineers - Data Science Products ( Sr. Engineer DDIT US&I UI)


Location - Hyd-India #LI Hybrid

Role Purpose

UI/UX Engineering, you'll lead the design and development of AI-powered tools and user experiences that drive data-informed decisions and unlock real commercial value. From omnichannel engagement platforms to next-best-action systems for the field force, you'll ensure every solution we build is human-centered, intuitive, and impactful.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Define and lead UX strategy for commercial AI products--focusing on usability, trust, and adoption across a variety of personas (e.g., sales reps, marketers, commercial analysts, and medical affairs teams). Design intelligent user interfaces that translate complex AI/ML outputs (e.g., next-best actions, predictive targeting, engagement recommendations) into actionable and explainable workflows. Collaborate with commercial product leads, data scientists, CRM architects, and omnichannel strategists to align business goals with user needs and technical feasibility. Lead the end-to-end design process: user research, journey mapping, wireframes, prototyping, high-fidelity UI, usability testing, and design iteration. Ensure seamless collaboration with front-end developers to bring designs to life--emphasizing performance, accessibility, and consistency. Guide the evolution of a commercial design system that aligns with Novartis brand and scales across multiple tools and platforms. Act as a UX evangelist across Commercial Tech, presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing design thinking across regions and business units.

What you'll bring to the role:

Experience working with

AI/ML teams

and translating model outputs into usable, transparent, and explainable UIs. Strong technical fluency in

frontend technologies

(React, TypeScript, APIs) and familiarity with enterprise-scale design system implementation. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present design rationale to cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Proficiency in

Figma, Adobe XD, Framer, or similar tools

, and experience with accessibility and compliance in pharma or regulated environments. Experience designing solutions for commercial functions in

pharma, life sciences, or healthcare

(e.g., field force enablement, HCP engagement platforms, market insights dashboards).

Desirable Requirements:

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related field.

7+ years of experience

in UI/UX design or UX engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or high-impact role within large-scale commercial environments. A proven track record of designing

AI-integrated interfaces

for sales, marketing, CRM, or omnichannel platforms. Strong understanding of

human-centered design

, information architecture, and user psychology--especially in data-rich or decision-support environments.

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

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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
Operations
Business Unit
CTS
Location
India
Site
Hyderabad (Office)
Company / Legal Entity
IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Functional Area
Technology Transformation
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No