AI Scientist – Image Analysis & Digital Pathology

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

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and apply deep learning methodologies to extract biological insights from digital pathology imaging datasets (H&E, IHC, multiplex IF, spatial transcriptomics).
Work with foundational, generative AI, and multi-modal models to support oncology drug discovery and biomarker development efforts.
Perform tissue segmentation, cell phenotyping, feature extraction, and spatial analyses while validating computational algorithms.
Collaborate with pathologists and translational teams to interpret image-derived biomarkers and present research findings at scientific conferences.

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

Digital Pathology
PyTorch
Deep Learning
Image Segmentation
Spatial Transcriptomics
Machine Learning

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

CHF 1.0L - 1.9L 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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