Job Description Summary
The Principal Data Scientist is responsible and accountable for managing all Data Management activities using advanced data management tool and techniques with respect to cost, quality and timelines for all assigned projects/trials within a Clinical Program. The position is a key collaborator and strategic partner with stakeholders ensuring that data management activities for the clinical trials are executed efficiently with timely and high quality deliverables (in alignment with the Novartis Clinical Data Quality Statement). Provide active and effective communication to Clinical Trial Teams and other stakeholder groups
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
• Lead functional activities for medium to large-sized projects in phase I to IV clinical studies within the Novartis Global Development Organization.
• Coordinate activities of Data Managers, both internally and externally.
• Make data management decisions and propose strategies at the study or project level.
• Ensure the application of consistent data management processes, increasing standardization and documentation across assigned projects/programs.
• Provide and implement data management solutions, ensuring knowledge sharing.
• Lead process and training deliverables within multiple platforms, franchises, or therapeutic areas, developing strategies for effective training and knowledge retention.
• Represent Data Operations (DO) in all audits and inspections, centralizing and aligning the team in audit preparation, readiness, and response.
Essential Requirements
•Proven experience in clinical data management, data architecture, data governance, data integration, data profiling, data quality, data science, data strategy, and master data.
•Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
•Cross-cultural experience and functional breadth in managing clinical data management activities.
•Ability to recognize and resolve protocol issues that may impact database design, data validation, and analysis/reporting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional teams.
•Proficiency in using data management tools to generate listings for data review and provide these to study teams.
Skills Desired
Clinical Data Management, Data Architecture Development, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Profiling, Data Quality, Data Science, Master Data, Waterfall ModelSkills Required
- Proven experience in clinical data management
- Experience with data architecture, data governance, data integration, data profiling, data quality, data science, data strategy, and master data
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Cross-cultural experience and functional breadth in clinical data management activities
- Ability to recognize and resolve protocol issues affecting database design, data validation, and analysis or reporting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Proficiency using data management tools to generate listings for data review
- Clinical Data Management
- Data Architecture Development
- Data Governance
- Data Integration
- Data Profiling
- Data Quality
- Data Science
- Master Data
- Waterfall Model
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as a strong overall package, supported by medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside FSAs/HSAs and disability and life coverage. Mental-health support is reinforced through an employee assistance program with psychological support and a network of mental health first aiders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, with an automatic company contribution plus dollar-for-dollar matching in the 401(k). Additional retirement funding is described through an age-based defined contribution program and access to an employee share purchase plan discount.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are framed as robust, including a global minimum of paid parental leave for new parents following birth or adoption. Added supports include domestic partner coverage, dependent-care resources, and benefits such as adoption assistance and child/elder care options.
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