Job Description

105,000 people reimagining medicine for more than 766 million people globally. This role will help drive the execution of Novartis\' ambition to turn data into strategic asset to drive actionable insights across the organization. This ambition is one of key pillars in the broader digital transformation happening at Novartis to be a focused medicines company powered by data and digital.
Within the Operations Data Domain this role ensure data is delivered according to global, deployment, country requirements and timelines and responsible for data migration activities in a deployment (above-country) for Data objects in his/her scope. Acts as the Verticals/Functions SPoC for DM on the assigned objects for a given release.
Further the design and implementation of Data Governance processes and Data Operating Model for the Operations Domain in close collaboration with the Enterprise Data Owner (EDO) and team members for the Operations Domain.
This role will focus on establishing and developing the Novartis data capability in collaboration with the functions and lead the implementation within LDC scope.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Role is accountable for specific designated Operations Data area(s), and within such area(s)-Perform or ensure data cleansing tasks are completed on time,complete data collection for manual/construction objects on time, confirm value mappings prepared by DDMEs / BDMEs / SMEs, create and maintain master lists if applicable for assigned objects, provide business insights and information to technical teams for extraction and conversion from the legacy system(s) for assigned data objects, work together with DDME\'s/BDOs in order to identify objects in scope for the country

• Provide business insights and information to technical teams for extraction and conversion from the legacy systems for assigned data objects, ensure data readiness and verify quality throughout data journey for assigned data objects, verify that the data is fit for purpose (including alignment with internal/external stakeholders)

• Approve upload files before and after load for all assigned data objects (including formal DMW approval), perform manual (type-in) data loads into target clients where applicable for assigned objects, perform dual maintenance and provide DMWs for delta load on time, execution and approval of verification and defect confirmation steps on DVT scripts, act as SPoC for assigned objects as part of defect management process during Hyper-care

• Complexity-Be part of a very highly complex program impacting all functions, business areas, countries and regions.

• Identifying and managing the interdependencies across various functions, teams and programs of the relevant Operations Data entities as well as Operations attributes or impact of non Operations Data entities., ability to ensure alignment cross functions and consider dependencies between data set-up, system configuration, operational process design and reporting and analytics requirements.

• Influence-Stakeholder management at country and regional level, very large and geographically broad scope; very high change impact.

• Knowledge & Skills-Business acumen: very good understanding of various worldwide data models in respective business units and divisions, required capabilities and operational pain points. Curious and forward looking: looks for signals both inside and outside the company to identify new trends and future expectations. Digital savvy: very good grasp of the impacts and opportunities of data and technology will create to Novartis, Technical and process knowledge: knowledge and understanding of impact of data set-up and system configuration on operational processes and analytical capabilities.

Minimum requirements

WHAT YOU\'LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Master\'s university degree or higher, at least 5 years\' experience in country and global Operations roles

• Experience working in data and with system configuration workstreams, in ERP / systems implementations and / or global business transformations, strong EXCEL skills, english as a must and additional language(s) preferred.

• Being part of a very large program over 6+ years potentially in the magnitude of >500mUSD

• Proven data, reporting, Operations process and compliance or analytics experience possibly in a matrix style within a large, complex data landscape, experience in data migration and data quality.

• Excellent communication, collaboration skills with proven speaking, presentation and facilitation experience in internal and external environments, able to leverage networks of professionals across functions and business areas.

• Understands the competing organizational needs beyond own part of business, strategic and hands on way of working (running meetings, tracking progress, managing issues), able to interpret complex information and to influence internal and external peers.

• Role model for Novartis\' values and behaviours within the organization with ability to influence and motivate.

Why Novartis?
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, and while we\'re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people\'s lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what\'s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world\'s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team\'s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Functional Area

Technical Operations

Division

CTS

Business Unit

LDC

Employment Type

Regular

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No

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