Associate Director, Solution Architect Innovation & Delivery

As a Solution Architect in Innovation & Delivery, you are responsible for not only designing and planning, but actively guiding thru execution end-to-end solution architectures that enable scalable, integrated, and high-impact digital systems supporting Biomedical Research. Working at the intersection of delivery segment teams and engineering teams, you translate business, scientific, and portfolio strategy into clear, actionable architectural direction that informs design, engineering, and delivery outcomes.
Identify early trends and directional signals that could influence software , platform, or portfolio strategy.

Strategic Translation & Integration
~ Translate external innovation signals into improvements for existing Software and Workflow capabilities and into new strategic opportunities

~ Partner with Software and Workflow leaders to drive experiments, pilots, and scalable initiatives

Deliver clear, concise and compelling narratives tailored to executive , delivery and technical stakeholders

~ biomedical research, data-driven science) to effectively evaluate technologies and vendor offerings in context

~ Strong understanding of digital, software, data, and AI technology landscapes, including emerging patterns and capabilities.

~ Strong external orientation with awareness of industry, academic and startup innovation trends

Ability to translate ambiguous signals into clear, decision-ready insights that inform Software and Workflows portfolio direction

~ Experience shaping hypotheses and defining structured approaches to early-stage opportunity evaluation

~ Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to executive, product, and technical audiences

~ High curiosity and learning agility with comfort operating in ambiguity and early ‑ stage uncertainty.

~ At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together – and rewarding the people who make it happen.

We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

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