Executive Director, IDS and Data Partnerships

Band

Level 7

 

Job Description Summary

This position will be remote.

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 VP, Head, US Data Strategy and Governance, the Executive Director, IDS and Data Partnerships will play a critical role in establishing strong data partnerships to support the US Commercial organization.

This position will be responsible for leading Novartis's existing strategic partnerships within IDS (data, platforms, technology, vendors etc.) to ensure compliance and quality are maintained and that Novartis teams have the appropriate systems to meet the needs of their use case. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify new partnership opportunities, assess the effective-ness of ongoing data partnerships, enforce data stewardship practices, and ensure that data assets are being leveraged effectively across the organization.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the performance and outcomes of external data partnerships, including third-party platforms, vendors, and technology solutions 

• Develop and execute the organization’s data partnership strategy, including the identification of the organization’s critical data needs  

• Align partnership prioritization with broader organizational strategy and objectives 

• Establish data quality SLAs and metrics with external data partners to ensure high quality data remains available for Novartis teams 

• Monitor and enforce data quality, security, and compliance standards for all external data sources, platforms, and vendors, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies for data management 

• Work collaboratively with data vendors and cross-functional teams to address data quality issues and communicate any corresponding changes  

• Facilitate acquisition of data from requirements gathering through integration into Novartis’s platforms and systems  

• Establish oversight mechanisms for external data partnerships, ensuring compliance with data standards, data-sharing agreements, and internal policies for data management  

• Support the implementation of data stewardship practices across platforms, vendors, and technology solutions, to verify data is properly managed and governed throughout the partnership, providing performance metrics and governance reports to senior leadership 

• Coordinate training and awareness initiatives with internal teams around best practices to promote effective and compliant data usage 

• Continuously evaluate existing partnerships and tech solutions to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, improved governance, and enhanced collaboration across internal teams and external vendors.  

Essential Requirements: 

Novartis seeks an individual with extensive experience in establishing and managing data partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the data partnership landscape, including industry best practices for collaborating with external data providers. A proven ability to navigate data-related risks—such as privacy, security, and compliance issues—while building mutually beneficial partnerships is essential. The successful candidate will be committed to driving continuous improvement in the organization’s data partnership strategy, leveraging data insights and industry trends to strengthen collaboration and maximize the value of external data assets. 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. 

• 10+ years of experience in establishing and managing data partnerships, with a strong focus on data governance, data management, or related roles 

• Expert understanding of data partnership principles, frameworks, and best practices, with a proven ability to forge strategic collaborations with external data providers and vendors 

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy and security 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills 

• Ability to influence and drive change in a complex organizational environment 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and manage risks associated with external data partnerships, ensuring the integrity