Strategic Program Data Lead - Clinical Data Ops

Novartis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

14 weeks parental leave

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Novartis is seeking an Associate Director Program Data Lead to drive data strategy across an entire development program in a hybrid London setting. The role focuses on strategic leadership of Clinical Data Operations, ensuring trial alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory expectations.

The successful candidate will lead Study Data Leads, manage risks, and partner with Global Clinical Operations to deliver high-quality data delivery and insights for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a life/health/data sciences field; advanced qualifications advantageous.
• Experience leading multiple clinical trials or programs in pharma/biotech/CRO.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, data standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for clinical data strategy across a development program.
• Serve as the Clinical Data Operations lead at the program level for trial alignment and governance.
• Lead end-to-end program-level data strategies across multiple trials and studies.
• Coach and develop Study Data Leads to ensure high-quality execution.
• Identify risks and dependencies and escalate program-level issues as needed.
• Influence data delivery approaches to improve predictability and efficiency.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Risk management

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Data Sciences, Statistics, or related discipline

Job description

Novartis is seeking an Associate Director Program Data Lead to drive data strategy across an entire development program in a hybrid London setting. The role focuses on strategic leadership of Clinical Data Operations, ensuring trial alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory expectations.

The successful candidate will lead Study Data Leads, manage risks, and partner with Global Clinical Operations to deliver high-quality data delivery and insights for decision-making.