Data, Analytics & Platform Head

Novartis•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Head of Data, Analytics & Platforms, you’ll turn global digital strategy into local execution—owning the data backbone, platforms, and AI capabilities that power Commercial, Medical, and Value & Access teams. You’ll scale trusted data, drive adoption of analytics and AI, and convert complexity into tools teams rely on to perform. This is a leadership role for someone who turns insight into action. The Head of Data, Analytics & Platforms (DAP) sits within the Execution Excellence unit, reporting to the Execution Excellence Head, and leads the country’s data, digital platform, analytics, and AI agenda in close partnership with Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Value & Access. This role translates international digital strategy into local, fit for purpose execution by owning a single trusted data foundation, deploying and driving adoption of enterprise platforms, and scaling analytics and AI solutions that improve decision quality, productivity, and execution. By enabling consistent, compliant, and insight driven engagement with healthcare professionals and accelerating digital reach for priority brands, the role plays a critical part in strengthening organizational performance and helping patients access the right therapies sooner.

Requirements

Strategic agility: the successful candidate can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can clearly articulate a vision and possibilities; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans
Has a high prioritization mindset
Ability to evaluate and import new/untested/innovative models
Experience in working with multiple internal and external stakeholders around a common goal
Proven track record on influencing senior leaders in complex project(s) & driving positive impact

Nice To Haves

Enterprise-level data architecture, governance and analytics foundation
Hands-on AI / ML capability from pilot to production

Responsibilities

Own and evolve a single, trusted view of business‑critical data across Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Value & Access, ensuring data quality, governance, and compliance.
Translate international data, digital, and AI strategy into localized roadmaps and priorities that deliver measurable business and patient impact
Lead the deployment, adoption, and change management of enterprise marketing, medical, and access technology platforms in alignment with global guidance.
Enable advanced analytics, reporting, and dashboards that improve decision quality, execution cadence, and cross‑functional performance.
Drive the local AI and GenAI agenda, scaling use cases that improve customer engagement, productivity, and operational excellence while ensuring responsible AI practices
Partner closely with Integrated Insights and international DAP teams to align KPIs, reporting standards, and technology readiness for global programs (e.g., ICE, IMEx)
Oversee DAP budget, vendor selection, and external partner performance, ensuring delivery against SLAs and strategic objectives
Ensure data and platform readiness to support medical, access, and patient service solutions in accordance with legal, privacy, and compliance requirements.
Build and lead a high‑performing, future‑ready team, fostering innovation, strong adoption, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.