Agentic AI Engineer for AI &DS, BSI

Location: Hyderabad #LI-Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy of scalable AI solutions, focusing on GenAI applications.
• Drive innovation by staying current with advancements in AI, particularly generative models and LLM technologies.
• Collaborate with a high-performing team of data scientists, ensuring alignment within AI and Data Science initiatives.
• Engage in hands-on development and guide best practices for code quality, version control, and ML/AI Ops pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI-driven solutions across platforms and services.
• Champion a culture of experimentation and adoption of best practices, inspiring teams with a “can-do” attitude and acting as an AI role model.

Minimum Requirements

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 10-12 years of experience, or
  • Master’s degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience.
  • Certifications in GenAI/ML platforms (AWS/Azure) are a plus.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 7 years working in advance data science projects, including 2-3 years leading high-performing data science or ML teams from problem framing.
  • Experience delivering GenAI and agentic solution and proven ability to build and deploy scalable ML models using cloud services (AWS, Azure).
• Technical Expertise:
  • Deep understanding of autonomous AI agents and frameworks such as LangGraph, LangFuse, Chain of Thought (CoT), and ReACT.
  • Strong background in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and knowledge grounding techniques
  • Strong knowledge of LLMs, classical ML/DL algorithms, time series analysis, and core statistical methods.
  • Proficiency in Python and hands-on experience deploying models in production environments.
• Business Acumen:
  • Ability to translate complex algorithmic outputs into clear, outcome-oriented narratives for senior leadership.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in the commercial pharma industry.
• Master’s in computer science or data science.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies for project delivery.
• Ability to balance operational execution with strategic thinking.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging senior leadership.

Required Skills

• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Agentic AI Frameworks
• Machine Learning Model Deployment
• AWS/Azure Cloud Services
• Deep Learning & Foundation Models
• Statistical Analysis & Reporting
• Python Programming
• Problem Solving

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together.  https://www.novartis.com/about/roadmap/people-and-culture 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

Values and Behaviors: Demonstrates and upholds Novartis values and behaviors in all aspects of work and collaboration. 

Location: Hyderabad NKC. Hybrid | 3 days a week in office is mandatory.