Data Strategy Lead — AI & Value Realization (Remote)

Novartis Group Companies; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 146,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies in the United States is seeking an Associate Director, Data Strategy to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans across data integration, AI readiness, portfolio optimization, and value realization. You will partner with TA and Functional Data Strategy Leads to advance priority work across US Commercial, Medical, MAPS, CE, and other data domains.

The role supports the Executive Director, US Data Strategy, and requires strong program management, executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industry.
• Experience in strategy execution, planning, and governance in a matrix org.
• Ability to translate priorities into actionable plans with milestones.
• Experience developing executive-level materials and KPI updates.
• Knowledge of data strategy, analytics, AI readiness, and data sources (claims, EHR/EMR, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support execution of US Data Strategy priorities with exec team.
• Coordinate prioritization, planning, forums, and operating rhythms.
• Support data integration, AI readiness, portfolio optimization, and value realization.
• Track work plans, risks, dependencies, and surface issues.
• Develop executive-ready materials and KPI updates for leadership.
• Collaborate across US business, technology, DP&F, and enterprise teams in a matrix.

Skills

Data strategy

Portfolio management

AI enablement

Data governance

Cross-functional delivery

Executive materials

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies in the United States is seeking an Associate Director, Data Strategy to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans across data integration, AI readiness, portfolio optimization, and value realization. You will partner with TA and Functional Data Strategy Leads to advance priority work across US Commercial, Medical, MAPS, CE, and other data domains.

The role supports the Executive Director, US Data Strategy, and requires strong program management, executive