Head of Data Governance, Anonymization and Quality

Job Description Summary

Location: Basel Switzerland

#LI-Hybrid 3 days/week in office

Internal job title: Head of Data Governance Anonymization and Quality Data42

About the Role:

Data42 is Novartis enterprise data and AI platform bringing together clinical research and real world data to power advanced analytics and accelerate the discovery and development of innovative medicines.

As part of the Data42 leadership team the Head of Data Governance Anonymization and Quality will establish and enforce data governance frameworks standards and controls to ensure data integrity regulatory compliance and the delivery of high-quality trusted information across the organization. You are a driven self-motivated leader who will help addition the role is responsible for the anonymization of patient data to enable secondary research while safeguarding privacy and compliance requirements. This role acts as the Deputy EDO and co-leads the Biomedical Research (BR) Governance Board in partnership with the Head of Data / EDO to drive effective data governance and decision-making.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement data governance policies and standards for BR ensuring consistency integrity and compliance across the organization

• Partner with the Head of Data and Platform to embed data governance principles into technology solutions including data governance as code

• Lead the anonymization of Novartis patient-level data to enable compliant secondary research useonData42

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Data on enterprise data management (EDM) activities

• Support the execution of theBR data strategybyensuring alignment with business anddata governancerequirements

• Monitor and continuously improve data governance and data quality practices across BR driving accountability and measurable outcomes

• Ensure ongoing audit readiness bymaintainingrobust controls documentation and compliance processes

• Serve as Deputy Enterprise Data Officer (EDO) providing leadership guidance and continuity in data governance and oversight activities

Essential Requirements:

• 15Years of experience inDataGovernanceor related field with strong interest in Governance and Application of AI

• PhD or MSc in Statistics Bioinformatics Computer Science Biostatistics or a related quantitative discipline.

• Experience in drug discovery and/or life sciences with an understanding of data-driven research environmentsand familiaritywith clinical dataandreal worlddata paired with an advanced knowledge in bioinformatics computer science or related quantitative disciplines.

• Solid understanding and practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a businessandscientific context with provenexpertisein data analysis data science and deriving actionable insights from complex datasets.

• Proven drivenleader with a strongtrack recordin leading and developing high-performingglobalteams

• Extensive experience in defining and delivering enterprise data strategies aligned to business objectives

• Track recordof driving innovation and embeddingnew technologiesor data-driven approaches at scale

• Proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments with a strong focus on execution and delivering results

• Demonstrated ability tolead andcollaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.

• Strong enterprise thinking mindset particularly with Data Privacy and Enterprise Data Management (EDM) stakeholders

Desirable requirements:

• Scientific background would be an advantage

• Cybersecurity interestor experience related to data security

• Familiarity withPalantir Foundry

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend peoples lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities join the Novartis Network here: and accommodation:

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Skills Desired

Clinical Trials Data Architecture Data Governance Data Integration Data Management Data Products Data Quality Data Science Data Strategy Drug Development Global Project Management Operations People Management