Job ID
REQ-10081010
June 22, 2026
Switzerland
Available in: English
Summary
As a Solution Architect in Innovation & Delivery, you will play a pivotal role in designing and planning, while actively guiding the execution of end-to-end solution architectures. Your work will enable scalable, integrated, and impactful digital systems that support Biomedical Research. At the intersection of delivery segment teams and engineering teams, you will translate business, scientific, and portfolio strategy into clear, actionable architectural direction that informs design, engineering, and delivery outcomes.
Your strong domain awareness and architectural expertise will allow you to oversee the landscape of scientific and informatics capabilities, ensuring they consistently align across data platforms, AI solutions, and shared services. This alignment will facilitate the integration of cohesive, scalable ecosystems serving thousands of users. As an expert individual contributor, you will bridge domain intent with technical implementation, delivering solution designs that align with enterprise standards, data, and AI strategies while driving the consistent adoption of architectural patterns throughout the organization.
About the Role
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This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role; please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
Accountabilities
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 strategies.
Experimentation & Rapid Validation
- Translate high-potential opportunities into 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.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 5+ years of 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).
Innovation & Technology Insight
- 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 external orientation with awareness of industry, academic, and startup innovation trends.
Strategic & Analytical Strength
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to evaluate opportunities and prioritize based on value, feasibility, risk, and strategic alignment.
- Ability to translate ambiguous signals into clear, decision-ready insights that inform Software and Workflows portfolio direction.
- Experience shaping hypotheses and defining structured approaches to early-stage opportunity evaluation.
- Ability to connect technology trends to real user, scientific, and business problems.
Communication & Influence
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to executive, product, and technical audiences.
- Proven ability to influence decision-making and prioritization without direct authority.
- Ability to synthesize complex concepts into clear insights and compelling, actionable recommendations.
Mindset & Learning Agility
- High curiosity and learning agility with comfort operating in ambiguity and early-stage uncertainty.
- Strong bias toward exploration, rapid experimentation, and continuous learning.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to effectively engage across diverse stakeholder groups.
Benefits & Rewards
At Novartis, we are committed to reimagining medicine together and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 122,500.00 - 175,000.00 - 227,500.00 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 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 extend beyond base pay and incentives. We provide a variety of competitive benefits to help you thrive personally and professionally, including insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, and global recognition programs. Additionally, we offer flexible and hybrid working options where possible and a minimum of 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
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Accessibility Statement for Switzerland
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, due to a medical condition or disability, you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or wish to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an email to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Job Details
Primary location salary range: CHF 122,500.00 - CHF 227,500.00
Division: Biomedical Research
Business Unit: Research
Location: Switzerland
Site: Basel (City)
Company / Legal Entity: C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG
Functional Area: Research & Development
Job Type: Full time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift Work: No