Band
Level 5

Job Description Summary
Location: Hyderabad, India
Working Model: Hybrid
Division: Development Data, Digital & IT (DDIT)
Function: Global Clinical Operations (GCO)

About the Role

At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine through data, digital, AI, and advanced technologies. We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Clinical Solution Architecture - AI & Digital Platforms to lead the design and delivery of innovative technology solutions supporting Global Clinical Operations.

This role sits at the intersection of clinical business transformation, enterprise architecture, AI innovation, and digital platform engineering. You will partner with business leaders, product teams, engineers, data experts, and security specialists to architect scalable, secure, compliant, and future-ready solutions that accelerate clinical development and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in enterprise solution architecture, integration architecture, cloud platforms, digital products, and emerging AI technologies,



with the ability to translate complex business requirements into practical technology solutions.

Job Description
Solution & Enterprise Architecture
- Design end-to-end technology solutions supporting Global Clinical Operations and broader Development business capabilities.
- Create architecture blueprints, solution designs, integration strategies, and technical specifications that support scalable and sustainable delivery.
- Ensure solution alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, quality expectations, and technology roadmaps.
- Provide technical leadership throughout the solution lifecycle, from concept through implementation and operational support.

AI & Digital Platforms
- Design and govern AI-enabled solutions leveraging Machine Learning, Generative AI, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics platforms.
- Define architecture patterns for contemporary AI capabilities including larg

📌 Associate Director, Solution Architecture (Hyderabad)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Hyderabad