Manager, Innovation Lab, XR Solutionist (Extended Reality)

Job Description Summary

As Manager, XR Solutionist (MAVA), you will activate next‑generation XR experiences that bring innovation to life across Novartis. Operating at the intersection of technology, data, and customer‑centric design, you will orchestrate the delivery of immersive XR solutions that connect the Dublin Innovation Hub with the US Innovation Lab ecosystem. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage solution execution, and translate insights into measurable outcomes—helping accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies such as XR, spatial computing, and Generative AI across the business.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead end‑to‑end orchestration of XR initiatives across digital, in‑person, and hybrid channels.

• Translate business and stakeholder needs into structured execution plans, timelines, and delivery approaches.

• Coordinate multi‑functional teams—including engineering, design, marketing, and XR vendors—to ensure cohesive solution deployment.

• Facilitate requirements gathering, scope alignment, and feasibility discussions to streamline delivery.

• Build strong relationships with internal partners, agencies, and XR hardware/platform providers (e.g., Meta, Apple).

• Define KPI frameworks and measurement models to assess XR impact, usability, engagement, and business value.

• Develop dashboards, reports, and performance insights that enable data‑driven decision making and scaling of solutions.

• Implement operational standards, documentation, and continuous improvement practices to support a predictable, high‑quality XR delivery model.

What You’ll Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Digital Media, Computer Science, or related field.

• Experience coordinating or managing XR, spatial, mobile, or interactive technology projects.

• Strong ability to collaborate across technical, creative, analytics, and business teams.

• Familiarity with XR hardware and platforms such as Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest, or equivalents.

• Proficiency in interpreting KPIs, dashboards, and analytics to drive insights and recommendations.

• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder‑management capabilities.

• Passion for emerging technologies, experimentation, and creative problem‑solving—particularly in XR and Generative AI.

• Comfort navigating fast‑moving, ambiguous environments with evolving priorities; commercial/marketing or pharma exposure is a plus.

  

Why Join Novartis Innovation Lab 

• Work on high-impact problems that enable innovation acceleration at the intersection of science, emerging technology, and human behavior 

• Contribute to reusable capabilities that shape how Novartis innovates at scale 

• Operate in a true customer-centric innovation discipline environment that values evidence, experimentation, and learning  

• Build and validate next-generation digital solutions in a global pharmaceutical enterprise 

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

 

Skills Desired

Agility, Analytical Thinking, Brand Awareness, Business Analytics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Project Management, Project Planning, Sales, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Marketing, Waterfall Model