AD, Monitoring and Standards

Novartis • East Hanover Township, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ location and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This is a one of two roles. Job Description 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of data quality principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and security standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) as they apply to sensitive clinical and patient data.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive change in a global, complex environment like Novartis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and manage data-related risks.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in data governance or related areas (e.g., DM-BOK, CDMP, etc.)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees