Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Data42 (Palantir Foundry) at Novartis in Basel

Keywords

• Palantir Foundry
• Data Engineering
• Biomedical Research
• Application Development
• Novartis

Summary

Join Novartis in Basel as a Forward Deployed Engineer to build data and AI applications on Palantir Foundry. You will partner with domain teams to deliver high-value solutions in a hybrid environment.

Job Description

Novartis is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to join the Data42 team in Basel. In this role, you will act as an embedded technical delivery leader, partnering directly with domain teams to transform complex problems into working data and AI applications. You will bridge the gap between users, product, and platform engineering to deliver measurable outcomes on the Palantir Foundry platform.

Your tasks

• Embed with domain teams to understand workflows, define success criteria, and lead iterative delivery from prototype to production.
• Design and implement end-to-end solutions in Palantir Foundry, including data pipelines, transformations, ontology alignment, and application workflows.
• Ingest, transform, and model diverse datasets, ensuring data quality and trustworthiness for analytics and applications.
• Build user-facing applications and integrate them with upstream and downstream systems, supporting deployment and monitoring.
• Partner with product managers, data scientists, and governance teams to align scope and standards while communicating trade-offs clearly.
• Create reusable templates and patterns to accelerate future deliveries and mentor teammates on delivery standards.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in biomedical research, bioengineering, bioinformatics, or a related domain.
• Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, including building and operationalizing solutions such as pipelines, ontology, and access controls.
• Solid experience in partnering with stakeholders to define solutions and delivering Proof of Concepts to demonstrate business value.
• Strong programming skills and comfort working across data and application layers, with a focus on rapid prototyping.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with strong reliability and operational discipline.

What we offer

• A competitive annual base salary range of CHF 129,500 to CHF 240,500, determined by skills and experience.
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus and various benefits in kind, including insurance and retirement plans.
• Flexible and hybrid working options, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
• At least 14 weeks of paid parental leave and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.