Head, Tech & Systems Innovation Japan (Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance)

Novartis; Schweiz; Vor Ort; EUR 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Novartis is seeking a Senior leader to drive Technology & System Innovation for the Japan Patient Safety organization. You will shape the strategy, lead a multidisciplinary team, and advance digitalization with compliant AI applications.

The role emphasizes improving quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across safety systems and data analytics. You will collaborate with IT, Regulatory, Clinical, and Global PS teams, manage vendor relations, and guide governance for GxP documents while

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor-level degree in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, data science, or related field.
• Strong experience in pharmacovigilance systems or safety operations.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional team management.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute technology and innovation strategy for Japan PS aligned with global direction.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Technology & System Innovation team.
• Drive capability building, digital innovation, and compliant use of AI.
• Oversee implementation and maintenance of pharmacovigilance systems and ensure timely safety reporting.
• Drive advanced analytics and data integration to enable data-driven decision making.
• Manage process automation to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Ensure lifecycle management of GxP documents and governance across stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategy

Digital Transformation

AI Governance

Pharmacovigilance

Stakeholder Mgmt

Team Management

Ausbildung

BSc Life Sciences

Tools

Veeva Vault

Argus

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description Summary

Lead Technology & System Innovation in Japan Patient Safety organization, driving innovation, system operations, data science, and document management to ensure full compliance with global and local pharmacovigilance regulations.

This role is accountable for advancing digital transformation, including the responsible use of AI, to enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance, while enabling data-driven decision making and continuous process improvement.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Leadership: Define and execute Japan PS technology and innovation strategy aligned with global direction
2. Lead and develop a high-performing Technology & System Innovation team
3. Drive capability building and resource optimization
4. Digital Innovation & AI: Lead the responsible and compliant use of AI and digital technologies in Patient Safety
5. Identify and prioritize digital innovation opportunities
6. Monitor regulatory and technology trends to shape future roadmap
7. System Operations & Compliance: Ensure Safety IT systems are compliant with global procedures and local regulations
8. Oversee implementation and maintenance of pharmacovigilance systems
9. Ensure accurate and timely safety reporting
10. Data Science & Analytics: Drive advanced analytics and insights generation from internal and external data sources
11. Enable automation of reporting and data processes
12. Enhance data integration and analytical capabilities
13. Process Excellence: Identify and drive process automation to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity
14. Lead system and process improvement projects end-to‑end
15. Track performance and implement corrective actions when needed
16. Document Management (GxP): Oversee lifecycle management of GxP documents
17. Ensure compliance and consistency in document processes
18. Provide training and governance to stakeholders
19. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Regulatory, Clinical, Global PS)
20. Engage external vendors, partners, and industry stakeholders
21. Maintain alignment with global organization

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance regulations and internal standards
• Drive delivery of technology and system initiatives
• Manage team performance and resource planning
• Provide expert guidance on safety systems and innovation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data Science, or related field
• Strong experience in pharmacovigilance systems or safety operations
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent English and local language proficiency

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in AI, digital transformation, or data analytics
• Experience managing safety databases (e.g., VeeVa, Argus, etc.)
• Experience in driving automation or system innovation initiatives

People & Impact

• 6-10 direct reports
• Responsible for budget and resource management
• Critical role ensuring compliance; direct impact on business continuity

Benefits and Rewards

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams 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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

• Clinical Trials
• Databasing
• Employee Training
• Management Reporting
• Pharmacovigilance
• Safety Science
• Team Management
• Waterfall Model