Senior Expert Data Science AI Low Molecular Weight Drug Discovery Job Description Summary Job Title Senior Expert Data Science AI Low Molecular Weight Drug Discovery LIHybrid Location Hyderabad India Relocation Support Yes Step into a role where cuttingedge AI meets lifechanging sciencedrive breakthroughs in drug discovery by shaping how intelligent systems design the next generation of therapeutics As a Senior Expert in Data Science AI you will lead the development and application of advanced AI methodologies to accelerate low molecular weight drug discovery collaborating with worldclass scientists to transform complex biomedical challenges into innovative datadriven solutions that ultimately improve patient outcomes Job Description Key Responsibilities Lead technical strategy for artificial intelligence in low molecular weight drug discovery programs Evaluate emerging model landscapes and identify opportunities for methodological innovation with measurable scientific impact Design build and benchmark algorithms models and workflows for hit generation and lead optimization Translate model performance into decisionready metrics that improve prioritization assays and experimental efficiency Partner with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable artificial intelligence solutions into research workflows Collaborate with scientists across medicinal chemistry structural biology and disease biology to accelerate designtestlearn cycles Advance automation by developing agentic workflows for computeraided drug design pipelines Guide model robustness and performance with strong validation and close alignment to experimental followup Drive highvalue collaborations across Biomedical Research and strengthen artificial intelligence adoption across research teams Communicate progress insights and portfolio impact to leadership to position artificial intelligence as a discovery accelerator Essential Requirements 4 years of experience in machine learning innovation development deployment and model lifecycle management Proven experience applying machine learning to drug discovery including generative models and molecular design Strong proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks for model development and experimentation Solid understanding of version control systems such as Git for team-oriented software development Demonstrated expertise in structurebased drug design including docking scoring and pose evaluation Experience integrating artificial intelligence models with experimental workflows in labintheloop environments Ability to design robust validated models with clear connections to downstream scientific decisionmaking Strong collaboration problemsolving and communication skills in complex matrixed environments Desirable Requirements Experience working in large global pharmaceutical or biomedical research organizations with complex data ecosystems Awareness of emerging artificial intelligence methodologies such as foundation models explainability and geometric deep learning 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 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 email to hidden email include the job requisition number in your message Skills Desired Artificial Intelligence AI Biostatistics Change Management Curious Mindset Data Governance Data Literacy Data Quality Data Science Data Visualization Deep Learning Graph Algorithms Learning Agility Logistic Regression Model Inactive Machine Learning ML Machine Learning Algorithms Nlp NeuroLinguistic Programming And Genai Inactive Pandas Python Inactive Python Programming Language R Programming Stakeholder Engagement Statistical Analysis Structured Query Language SQL Time Series Analysis Experience Level Senior Level Senior Expert Data Science AI Low Molecular Weight Drug Discovery Job Description Summary Job Title Senior Expert Data Science AI Low Molecular Weight Drug Discovery LIHybrid Location Hyderabad India Relocation Support Yes Step into a role where cuttingedge AI meets lifechanging sciencedrive breakthroughs in drug discovery by shaping how intelligent systems design the next generation of therapeutics As a Senior Expert in Data Science AI you will lead the development and application of advanced AI methodologies to accelerate low molecular weight drug discovery colla

📌 Senior Data Science and AI Expert Drug Discovery (Hyderabad)
🏢 Novartis India
📍 Hyderabad