AI Scientist

Summary

Join an innovative team at the forefront of data science in oncology. The Oncology Data Science group within Novartis Biomedical Research harnesses the power of AI and data engineering to drive the development of transformative medicines. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to contribute to advancing pre-clinical and clinical drug development in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement, and apply advanced machine learning algorithms and AI models to derive predictive insights from diverse datasets.
• Showcase the value of innovative AI techniques in drug target identification, biomolecular interaction modeling, and clinical trial design.
• Utilize foundational models, including pre-trained and multi-modal models, to enhance generative AI applications in drug discovery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish best practices for ML-ready data.
• Contribute to scientific publications and present findings at conferences.

Minimum Requirements

• MSc or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Biology, or a related field.
• Strong experience in generative AI, biomedical foundation models, geometric deep learning, and large-scale knowledge graphs.
• Proficiency in programming and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
• Practical experience in ML and LLM software development, including feature engineering and validation.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex data insights effectively.
• Demonstrated strong research skills with publications in top-tier conferences or scientific journals.

Nice to Have

• Experience with omics data and familiarity with oncology drug development is desirable.

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Why Novartis

Join a community of passionate individuals committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Together, we achieve breakthroughs that redefine the future of healthcare.

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