Clinical Data Analytics Lead

Novartis; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,370 - 102,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in Ireland

Bonus potential based on performance

Extensive benefits package including保险

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Clinical Data Analytics Lead in Dublin to turn complex trial data into clear, actionable insights. You will work at the intersection of analytics, data quality, and trial execution, driving risk-based review approaches and advanced analytics for better study oversight.

You will collaborate with data quality teams and trial operations, leveraging BI tools to uncover patterns and inform decisions across Clinical Data Operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in life sciences/clinical data operations.
• Proven track record driving operational excellence in pharma/clinical research.
• Experience in clinical data management, programming, analytics, and tech transformation.
• Ability to generate data‑driven insights and influence clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex clinical data into intelligent, actionable insights for decision‑making across Clinical Trial Teams.
• Drive collaboration across Data Quality Teams to enhance data strategy and patient safety.
• Partner with Central Monitoring and Data Management Leads to promote risk‑based data review approaches.
• Leverage Power BI and Spotfire to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Contribute to advanced data quality initiatives and anomaly detection for insight generation.
• Identify Critical‑to‑Quality (CtQ) risks and prioritize data review with advanced analytics.
• Implement interventions that improve data quality and shorten study cycle times.

Skills

Data storytelling

Data analytics

Cross‑functional teamwork

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Spotfire

Python

R

SAS

Job description

Salary Range

€55,370.00 - €102,830.00

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Other Locations: Westworks, London, UK

This role is based in Dublin, Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Novartis cannot sponsor visas for these locations.
We operate hybrid working in Ireland, with the expectation of 12 days a month onsite. This role is also available in Westworks, London, UK. Please apply to the advertisement for this location.

Step into a role where your insight can directly improve the way clinical trials are understood, managed, and advanced. As Clinical Data Analytics Lead, you will turn complex clinical trial data into clear, meaningful stories that help teams act earlier, think smarter, and raise the quality of decisions across Clinical Data Operations. Working at the intersection of analytics, data quality, and trial execution, you will help uncover patterns, trends, and opportunities that strengthen study oversight, support risk‑based approaches, and bring fresh, actionable insight to the teams shaping patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Transform complex clinical data into intelligent, actionable insights that inform decision‑making across Clinical Trial Teams
• Drive collaboration across Data Quality Teams to enhance data strategy, data quality, site experience, and patient safety utilizing the Disease Area, Data Standards & Protocol Knowledge
• Partner with Central Monitoring (CM) and Data Management Leads to promote risk‑based data review approaches within CDO
• Leverage data analytics and visualisation tools such as Power BI and Spotfire to uncover trends, patterns, and emerging risks
• Contribute to advanced data quality initiatives such as anomaly detection and continuous improvement of insight generation capabilities
• Drive risk‑based analytics by proactively identifying Critical‑to‑Quality (CtQ) risks and prioritising data review through advanced analytical approaches
• Implement operational interventions that enhance data quality and accelerate study cycle times

Essential Requirements

• Extensive experience in clinical data operations within clinical trials, with strong understanding of clinical trial delivery. Ideally a minimum of 10–12 years working experience in a Life Sciences environment with extensive exposure to Clinical Trials and Clinical Operations
• Proven track record in driving operational excellence within pharmaceutical or clinical research environments
• Proven industry‑based experience in clinical data management, clinical programming, RbQM, analytics, and technology transformation
• Strong ability to generate intelligent, data‑driven insights and influence decision‑making across clinical teams
• Experience using data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Spotfire, or similar platforms to uncover trends and insights
• Demonstrated capability in data storytelling, translating complex data into clear, impactful narratives for stakeholders
• Knowledge of technology transformation, including automation, cloud platforms, and business intelligence tools, with awareness of programming languages such as SAS, R, or Python
• Strong understanding of clinical data technologies (e.g. EDC, clinical data hub, statistical computing environment, metadata management tools, J‑Review), data standards such as Clinical Data Interchange Standards (Consortium Study Data Tabulation Model and Analysis Data Model), and regulatory compliance and data governance requirements
• Fluent written and verbal English essential

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together – and rewarding the people who make it happen.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Business Intelligence (BI), Classification Systems (Inactive), Clinical Operations, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Analysis, Clinical Trials Operations, Computer Data Storage, Computer Programming, Cross‑Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data Insights, Data Quality, Data Structures, Initiative (Inactive), Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Programming Languages, Python (Programming Language), R Analytics, Reporting (Inactive), R Programming, R Statistics, SAS Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Visualizations