AI Scientist – AI-Driven Target Identification

BASEL (CH)ONSITEPOSTED: 8/11/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONNOVARTISPharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Novartis

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and implement machine learning algorithms and AI models to generate target and biomarker discovery insights.
Utilize foundational, multi-modal, geometric deep learning, and generative AI models for pre-clinical and clinical data.
Establish best practices for ML-ready datasets in collaboration with computational biology and drug discovery teams.
Deploy deep learning frameworks to model biomolecular interactions and large-scale knowledge graphs.
Present scientific findings at top-tier conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

PyTorch
Machine Learning
Generative AI
Python
Deep Learning
Computational Biology
Multi-Modal Learning

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

CHF 0.8L - 1.5L per annum

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

Novartis AG is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical corporation, one of the largest in the world. It focuses on discovering, developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative medicines to address significant health needs. The company's portfolio spans various therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiovascular diseases.

TEAM SIZE: 76,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare

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