Senior Specialist, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Salary: £60,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements:

• Masters degree or doctorate in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Proven experience developing artificial intelligence and automation solutions within a scientific or technical environment.
• Strong expertise in software engineering best practices, including testing, documentation, deployment, and version control.
• Advanced programming skills in Python or R, with experience building and deploying production solutions.
• Specialist knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, large language models, or advanced data science methods.
• Experience working with large-scale computing environments, databases, cloud platforms, or distributed systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality scientific or technical outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy artificial intelligence and automation solutions that accelerate clinical trial data workflows.
• Build scalable tools that improve document processing, data extraction, and analytical efficiency.
• Collaborate with quantitative sciences, technology, and innovation teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Translate complex scientific and data challenges into practical, value-driven engineering outcomes.
• Champion adoption of artificial intelligence technologies through expert guidance and technical leadership.
• Ensure solutions meet quality, compliance, privacy, and regulatory standards within drug development.
• Stay at the forefront of industry advancements and contribute to external scientific communities.
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous learning, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Technologies:

• AI
• Cloud
• Support
• Machine Learning
• Python

More:

We are Novartis, and this role sits within our AI & Data Engineering team in Advanced Quantitative Sciences. Based in London, United Kingdom, this is a hybrid full-time position with no relocation support available. We are committed to reimagining medicine together and offer a competitive rewards package that includes an expected annual base salary range of 57,050.00 - 105,950.00, potential performance-based bonus, insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, global recognition programs, flexible and hybrid working options where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave. We are also committed to building an inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

last updated 34 week of 2026