Job Description Summary
Step into a role where your expertise shapes the future of digital innovation at Novartis. As a Senior Specialist for Platform Services, you’ll be at the heart of designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance user experience, drive operational excellence, and support global healthcare transformation.Whether your passion lies in software engineering or quality assurance, you’ll collaborate with diverse teams, contribute to enterprise-grade architecture, and ensure secure, scalable platforms that make a real-world impact. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, grow with support, and thrive in a culture that values your voice.
Job Description
You are applying to be part of the Novartis Talent Pool. We are not currently recruiting for this role, but we are building a pipeline for future opportunities. If you would like to be considered for a similar position in the future, then please submit your CV.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver secure, scalable technology solutions that support business systems and digital platforms.
• Ensure timely, budget-conscious, and compliant execution of technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with strategic partners to maximize business value through joint delivery.
• Design enterprise-grade solutions with a focus on reusability, scalability, and user experience.
• Drive engineering excellence through automation, code quality, and DevSecOps practices.
• Monitor platform performance and ensure operational stability and availability
• Stay ahead of industry trends to enhance agility, speed, and innovation.
Essential Requirements
• Proven experience in a business or industry technology environment.
• Strong background in managing cross-country or multinational projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver in Agile project environments.
• Skilled in building partnerships with business stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience in IT service delivery and performance optimization.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
Desirable Requirements
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and automation tools.
• Familiarity with user-centered design principles and solution scalability.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Primary Location: Barcelona, Spain
Other Locations: Prague, CZ
Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Skills Desired
Agile Project Management, Business Partnering, Change Management, IT Service Delivery, Performance ManagementSkills Required
- Proven experience in a business or industry technology environment
- Strong background in managing cross-country or multinational projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver in Agile project environments
- Skilled in building partnerships with business stakeholders and external partners
- Experience in IT service delivery and performance optimization
- Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novartis and has not been reviewed or approved by Novartis.
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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.
Novartis Insights
What We Do
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
