Senior Specialist Data Science, AI & Quantum

Role

Full-time

Permanent

Senior

Data & Analytics

Logistics

Basel (City)

Hybrid

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: Basel: 102,200.00 - 189,800.00 CHF Annual

Closes in 30 days

Requirements

PhD

EU/EFTA permit

Skills

Quantum computingMolecular simulationPharmacokineticsQiskitCirqCollaborationPennylaneComputational methodsProof of concept studiesMachine learningProtein ModelingData Science

Compensation

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: Basel: 102,200.00 - 189,800.00 CHF Annual

Description

Key Responsibilities

Identify high-impact opportunities for quantum computing in drug discovery and development
Evaluate quantum and hybrid approaches against established computational methods
Design and execute scientifically rigorous proof-of-concept studies
Apply quantum methods to molecular simulation, optimization, and generative design challenges
Assess maturity, limitations, and practical applicability of quantum technologies
Translate complex quantum concepts into clear scientific hypotheses and use cases
Contribute to defining quantum computing strategy for Biomedical Research
Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to develop reusable workflows and assets
Act as liaison for quantum initiatives across disease and functional areas
Promote scientific rigor, reproducibility, and transparency in computational research

Responsibilities

Identify high-impact opportunities for quantum computing in drug discovery and development
Evaluate quantum and hybrid approaches against established computational methods
Design and execute scientifically rigorous proof-of-concept studies
Apply quantum methods to molecular simulation, optimization, and generative design challenges
Assess maturity, limitations, and practical applicability of quantum technologies
Translate complex quantum concepts into clear scientific hypotheses and use cases
Contribute to defining quantum computing strategy for Biomedical Research
Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to develop reusable workflows and assets
Act as liaison for quantum initiatives across disease and functional areas
Promote scientific rigor, reproducibility, and transparency in computational research

Requirements

Doctoral degree or equivalent experience in quantum computing, physics, computer science, or related quantitative discipline
Strong understanding of quantum computing algorithms, simulation, and hybrid quantum classical approaches
Experience applying advanced computational or machine learning methods to scientific or biomedical problems
Knowledge of drug discovery domains such as molecular simulation, protein modeling, or pharmacokinetics
Familiarity with quantum computing tools such as Qiskit, Pennylane, Cirq, or similar platforms
Experience designing and evaluating proof of concept studies with scientific rigor and reproducibility
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear scientific insights and decision frameworks
Strong collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary and external stakeholder groups

Tech stack

QiskitPennylaneCirqPythonR ProgrammingSQL

Benefits

Insurance plans
Retirement plans
Wellbeing resources
Global recognition programs
Flexible and hybrid working options
Minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave

Company

Novartis

Pharmaceuticals

At Novartis, you will help shape the future of drug discovery by exploring how quantum computing and advanced data science can unlock new scientific possibilities. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation, biomedical research, and emerging technology, translating cutting-edge methods into meaningful, testable applications that can accelerate how new medicines are discovered and developed.