AD, Data Strategy

This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). The role requires 20% travel, with working hours and travel expectations defined by the hiring manager.

About The Role

The Data Strategy team within Strategy, Platforms & Transformation (SPT) helps establish and deliver a comprehensive rare disease data strategy for the US Commercial organization. This role supports the development and execution of the rare disease data strategy, ensuring data assets, data products, and ways of working align with broader Novartis objectives.

Responsibilities

• Translate priority rare disease business questions into an integrated data strategy roadmap with clear sequencing, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional alignment on data needs, definitions, and success measures; establish fit-for-purpose data standards and minimum metadata to enable portfolio visibility and reuse.
• Partner with Data Partnerships and Procurement stakeholders to inform vendor evaluations, data acquisition approaches, and ongoing portfolio optimization.
• Coordinate delivery across IDS and business teams by managing risks, issues, and interlocks; drive adoption of agreed ways of working and ensure timely decision-making.
• Provide regular, concise updates to senior stakeholders on progress, value delivered, and trade-offs; recommend course corrections based on data, insights, and changing business priorities.
• Ensure data strategy activities comply with applicable policies, data privacy requirements, and relevant regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in data strategy, data management, analytics enablement, or related roles.
• Working knowledge of data strategy principles, frameworks, and best practices, including roadmap development, governance, metadata, and data lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical commercial data vendors and common data domains, including claims, prescription, provider, patient services, and digital.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to influence decisions across functions and levels.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and adoption of new ways of working in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify delivery risks, dependencies, and constraints across data initiatives; familiarity with data privacy and compliance considerations is a plus.

The ideal candidate brings experience developing and executing data strategies within a pharmaceutical and/or rare disease context, with demonstrated ability to translate business questions into prioritized roadmaps spanning data sourcing, vendor management, portfolio visibility, and requirements definition.

Pay

The salary for this position is expected to range between $145,600.00 and $270,400.00 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like relevant skills and experience and is reviewed periodically upon joining Novartis. The compensation package includes a performance-based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.