Associate Director, Data Products Owner

Job Description Summary

This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ location and will not have the ability to be located remotely.

 

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 ED, Emerging Data Products, this role is crucial in driving the transformation of patient care by leveraging advanced data analytics and innovative methodologies to uncover opportunities for growth and optimize treatment strategies. 

 

By collaborating with cross-functional teams, the AD, Data Products Owner ensures products that leverage cutting-edge technologies advancements address business needs. As the product owner they are responsible for managing specific aspects of the product lifecycle, from development to launch, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and meet quality standards. This role involves maintaining an agile work environment, applying best practices, and coordinating with vendors to meet data product needs. The goal is to support a high-performing product team and facilitate effective communication with stakeholders regarding product vision and strategy.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement novel concepts that enhance business outcomes through emerging technologies, advanced data collection, data engineering, and AI-driven insights 

• Adapt established industry products and methodologies to Novartis US where they can significantly improve decision-making capabilities 

• Execute a product roadmap for emerging solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs, market trends, and evolving technological capabilities 

• Leverage agile methodologies to develop new products 

• Actively manage the product backlog, prioritizing initiatives that provide the highest strategic value and scalability 

• Engage with external vendors and technology partners to explore and integrate innovative tools while ensuring compliance and performance 

• Refine strategies based on feed-back and business performance metric 

• Ensure smooth onboarding, training, and communication for stakeholders using new technologies and solutions.  

Essential Requirements:

Novartis is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to drive patient finding initiatives, leveraging data analytics and insights to identify underdiagnosed or untreated patient populations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape, with expertise in applying advanced methodologies from varied data sources to uncover patient growth opportunities and optimize treatment strategies. This role requires a leader who excels in fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams, developing talent, and cultivating a culture of innovation. The ED will establish a robust framework for delivering actionable insights through secondary data analytics, empowering strategic initiatives and enhancing patient care. 

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