AD, Monitoring and Standards

The Insights and Decision Science (IDS) team is dedicated to enabling improved decision-making at Novartis by leveraging data and advanced analytics capabilities to generate actionable insights that drive business growth. We collaborate closely with the US business, bringing insights and challenging ideas to empower smarter, data-driven decision-making. Reporting into the Director, Monitoring and Standards, this role will be critical in implementing data quality monitoring frameworks and standards across the US Commercial organization.

This position will support the implementation and execution of data quality frameworks and standards across the IDS organization. The Associate Director will support the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of Novartis' data assets by assisting in the development and deployment of quality metric to track data quality performance. This role involves working with cross functional teams to identify and address data quality issues, while contributing to continuous improvements in data management practices.

• Support the development and deployment of data quality standards and monitoring processes.

• Monitor and track performance of defined data quality metrics, identifying trends, risks, and areas affecting data health.

• Collaborate with other IDS functions to identify and address data quality, ensuring checks and processes are in place to prevent future issues.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in data quality monitoring and management, helping teams implement monitoring enhancements.

• Develop training materials and support change management initiatives designed to educate IDS stakeholders engaged in data stewardship activities on data quality technology and solutions.

• Document and catalog details, logic, and results of data quality checks to drive greater transparency and trust in data.

• Support periodic data audits and assessments to ensure compliance with established policies and standards as well as regulatory requirements.

Experience:

Novartis is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead the monitoring and standards of data quality across IDS. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data governance and data quality management within the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry. They will possess expertise in overseeing the execution of data quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and addressing data privacy and security concerns, especially with sensitive clinical and patient data. A strong commitment to continuous process improvement, leveraging data insights and keeping abreast of industry trends, is essential to ensuring Novartis maintains the highest standards of data quality and integrity.