.Job Description 20 petabytes of data across 30 data domains across the whole bio-pharma value chain waiting for you to unlock the next breakthrough in medicine. This role drives the digital transformation of the Global Business Planning & Analysis (BPA)/ Digital Finance function of the Onco and Pharma Business Units into an advanced analytics and value-creation powerhouse. The Global Senior Manager Digital Finance (GSMDF) will shape our future finance/BPA organization and the way we support our business using AI, ML & digital. This includes project management, process and organizational design and identifying and managing interdependencies with other digital initiatives throughout the company (e.G. commercial functions, the corporate digital office, finance in other Novartis units incl. NBS, NTO, etc.). The GSMDF takes an active part in orchestrating the development and implementation of AI/ML-powered components for financial forecasting and planning and owns the execution of assigned projects, including transformational activities, working independently and with extensive autonomy. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Co-develop vision and support prioritization of new AI-/decision-making tools in close alignment with the BPA/Finance function of the Onco & Pharma business units. Own selected AI/ML products and head their design, development, and implementation by orchestrating the right resources across data science and visualization experts. Ensure successful roll-out and adoption across IM. Connect newly designed solutions and processes with operational links and leverage operations acumen to pragmatically implement in the NVS environment. Identify areas of inefficiencies in the application of AI/ML/digital and implement improvements towards a highly efficient, "industrialized" approach in planning and forecasting. Liaise with other digital/AI initiatives (e.G. commercial, other Novartis units), identify potential overlaps/synergies, and co-create a holistic digitalization roadmap. Work closely with the broader Digital Finance team to define data requirements for next generation AI tools to further improve decision-making and efficiencies. Identify proactively industry benchmarks that trigger/spark change initiatives. Propose innovative approaches to operations and own their realization from presentation to top management to execution and delivery of results. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Minimum Requirements What you'll bring to the role: 5-8 years of experience in a multinational company, consulting or advisory in areas relevant to the position. English fluent, Spanish preferably. Have a degree in Finance, Economics (or similar), MBA or equivalent preferred