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$94k–$174k/yr
Salary Range: CHF93,800.00 - CHF174,200.00 Job Description Summary The Innovation Scout drives early identification and translation of emerging technologies, scientific opportunities, and external innovations into action…
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$94k–$174k/yr
Salary Range: CHF93,800.00 - CHF174,200.00 Band Level 4 Job Description Summary The Innovation Scout drives early identification and translation of emerging technologies, scientific opportunities, and external innovation…
Skills: Innovation Scouting, Rapid Prototyping, Strategic Thinking, Life Sciences Domain Knowledge, AI Technology Landscape
Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland · Hybrid
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$130k–$241k/yr
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Skills: Palantir Foundry, Data Engineering, Python, SQL, R
Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland · Remote OK
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Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland · Remote Solely
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Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland · On-site
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Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland · Hybrid
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Skills: Agile, Artificial Intelligence, Business Value Creation, Change Management, Data Governance
Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland · Hybrid
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Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland · On-site
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Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland · On-site
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Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland · On-site
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Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland · On-site
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Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland · On-site
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Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland · Hybrid
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The Innovation Scout identifies emerging technologies and scientific opportunities to inform product and portfolio direction. The role involves conducting rapid prototyping and experiments to validate high-potential ideas and translate them into scalable strategic initiatives.
Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry and an advanced degree in a relevant scientific or technical field. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex technology trends into actionable business insights.
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This hybrid role is based Basel, Switzerland
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if these locations are accessible for you.
Innovation Discovery & Evaluation
Continuously identify and prioritize emerging technologies across Software & Workflows that enable future outcomes and strengthen Portfolio, Data and AI strategies.
Assess innovation opportunities using structured criteria including value, feasibility, maturity, risk, and strategic fit.
Contribute to vendor assessments, RFI/RFP processes, and external partner evaluations
Identify early trends and directional signals that could influence software, platform, or portfolio strategy.
Experimentation & Rapid Validation
Translate high-potential opportunities to testable hypotheses and structured experiments
Conduct rapid prototyping to validate assumptions and generate evidence for decision making that can inform scaled implementation initiatives.
Define success criteria and learning objectives to ensure experiments produce actionable results.
Strategic Translation & Integration
Translate external innovation signals into improvements for existing Software and Workflow capabilities and into new strategic opportunities
Partner with Software and Workflow leaders to drive experiments, pilots, and scalable initiatives
Insight Communication & Influence
Deliver clear, concise and compelling narratives tailored to executive, delivery and technical stakeholders
Influence prioritization and investment decisions through evidence-based recommendations
Establish credibility as a trusted advisor on emerging technologies and innovation opportunities
Innovation Culture & Ways of Working
Operate with urgency by focusing on rapid learning cycles and actionable outputs
Collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries to accelerate innovation adoption
Foster a culture of experimentation, curiosity, and continuous learning across teams
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in the life sciences / pharmaceutical industry
Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline)
Strong understanding of scientific domains (e.g., biomedical research, data-driven science) to effectively evaluate technologies and vendor offerings in context
Strong understanding of digital, software, data, and AI technology landscapes, including emerging patterns and capabilities.
Ability to distinguish meaningful signals from noise and assess relevance in complex, evolving environments
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to evaluate opportunities and prioritize based on value, feasibility, risk, and strategic alignment
Experience shaping hypotheses and defining structured approaches to early-stage opportunity evaluation. Ability to connect technology trends to real user, scientific, and business problems.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to executive, product, and technical audience
Ability to synthesize complex concepts into clear insights and compelling, actionable recommendations.
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 93,800.00 - 134,000.00 - 174,200.00 CHF Annual
The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:
https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
Accessibility statement for Switzerland
Switzerland Accessibility and accommodation Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide. Find out more at https://www.novartis.com See our community guidelines: https://go.novartis.social/3Nboxki
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