Director, Modeling & Simulation
Core
Lead a team to build mechanistic disease models (QSP, systems biology) supporting portfolio strategy and decision-making across the Novartis pipeline.
Role type
Director, Modeling & Simulation
Builds
Quantitative disease models for portfolio prioritization and development decisions
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Quantitative Systems Pharmacology
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Mechanistic disease modeling, Systems biology, Quantitative pharmacology, Team leadership, Strategy execution, Data integration, Scientific innovation, Stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
AI-enabled modeling, Digital twins, Publications in M&S community
Technologies
Simulation software, QSP frameworks, PK/PD-disease integrative models
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on disease modelling; Define and execute disease modelling strategies aligned with portfolio priorities; Develop and apply mechanistic disease models to understand disease progression; Drive portfolio-level impact including target selection and probability of technical success; Establish and evolve modelling platforms and best practices; Integrate diverse data sources to enable robust predictive disease models.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on IC
