This job is with Novartis, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Summary LI-Hybrid Location: Hyderabad, India Relocation Support: This role is based in Hyderabad, India. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support; please only apply if accessible. Novartis is also unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. This is a Hybrid working role with an expectation of 12 days per month in office. About the Role Help shape how AI creates measurable impact across Clinical Operations. As the Global Clinical Operations AI Program Associate Director, you will drive the delivery of GCO's AI portfolio, translating innovative ideas into scalable, compliant solutions that improve how teams work. Partnering across Clinical Operations, Development AI, Data, Digital and Information Technology, and business leaders, you will lead program execution, enable adoption, and help accelerate the transformation to an AI-enabled organization.



This is an chance to combine clinical operations expertise, change leadership, and innovation delivery to bring AI from concept to real-world impact. About the Role This position acts as the programmatic backbone of the AI team by supporting the coordination and alignment of GCO AI product roadmaps with Dev AI products and strategy as well as enabling Product Owners, Platform Leads and the Head of AI Transformation to deliver on the GCO AI goals. Key Responsibilities Oversee planning, execution, delivery, and reporting across the Global Clinical Operations AI portfolio. Monitor portfolio progress, dependencies, risks, and milestones to support effective decision-making. Deliver portfolio reporting and insights using standardized key performance indicators and metrics. Partner with Product Owners and Platform Leads to maintain an integrated AI roadmap and solution landscape. Coordinate governance activities including intake,

📌 Global Clinical Operations AI Program Associate Director (India)
🏢 Novartis
📍 India