Associate Director, IMO AI, and Business Excellence

Job ID

REQ-10082306

Aug 12, 2026

India

Available in: English

Summary

This is a key role in the AI Transformation team within the Integrated Marketing Organization (IMO), focused on technical and solution strategy. The role translates business opportunities into overarching technical solutions, defining what should be built, how it fits the existing technology ecosystem, and what it takes to get there. It sits at the point where marketing process problems become buildable programs and carries solution intent from shaping through delivery. This role will report to the AI and business Excellence leader within NOCCs and is part of a team of 5-7 associates (in MEX and HYD NOCCs) working on various AI transformation initiatives.

About the Role

Associate Director, IMO AI, and Business ExcellenceLocation - Hyderabad #LI Hybrid Major accountabilities:Translate business opportunities into practical technical solutions, including required capabilities, data/system dependencies, and build, buy, or configure options.Assess AI, automation, and agentic solution opportunities against real marketing processes to identify where they can drive sustainable efficiency.Own technical feasibility assessments for use cases, covering data readiness, integration needs, platform fit, effort, risks, and scalability.Define solution requirements, high-level design, and success criteria, ensuring solution intent is carried through to delivery.Partner with Engineering, Data, AI Governance, vendors, and delivery teams to shape, validate, and challenge technical proposals.Apply strong understanding of marketing technology and customer engagement ecosystems, including campaign, content, CRM, and data platforms.Identify process and technology efficiencies across marketing functions and convert them into a clear, deliverable roadmap.Track impact metrics, balance short-term improvements with long-term capability, and lead with Inspired, Unbossed, Curious, and Integrity values.Key performance indicators:Quality and technical soundness of solution designs taken from opportunity definition through to buildAcceleration of AI readiness, adoption, and measured effectiveness across IMOIdentification of process and technology efficiencies across functions, and delivery against the roadmapFunctional feedback on the credibility and usefulness of solution recommendationsEducational Background:Minimum: University degree, preferably in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related technical fieldDesirable: MBA or equivalent professional qualificationEssential Requirements:At least 5-7 years of professional experience, with a substantial portion in technical solution design, marketing technology, or AI and data-enabled transformationDemonstrated ability to translate business problems into technology solutions, and to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholdersWorking fluency in marketing technology and customer engagement platforms (Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud, Adobe Experience Cloud, Veeva, or equivalent)Practical familiarity with AI capability in a business setting: LLM-based workflows, agent design, human-in-the-loop process design, and how to evaluate output qualityUnderstanding of data architecture fundamentals including data models, identity, integration patterns, and data qualityManaging without direct authority and managing in a matrixDemonstrated problem-solving skills and comfort with complexityPrior experience in top tier technology consulting firms highly preferredFunctional Skills:Strong stakeholder engagement and managementSolution design and technical feasibility assessmentAI and business process management techniques and toolMarketing technology, CRM, and customer data platform fluencyVendor and partner technical evaluationProblem solving and communicating to a senior audienceCross-functional collaboration and influencing without authorityExcellent written and oral communication

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Division

US

Business Unit

General Management

Location

India

Site

Hyderabad (Office)

Company / Legal Entity

IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited

Functional Area

Marketing

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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Job ID

REQ-10082306

Associate Director, IMO AI, and Business Excellence

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Job ID

REQ-10082306

Associate Director, IMO AI, and Business Excellence

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