Director, Analytics Standards & Impact Measurement

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 195,000 - 361,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Novartis, a global healthcare company, seeks a Director of Analytics Standards & Impact Measurement to establish enterprise-level AI/ML standards and robust measurement frameworks across Commercial Analytics. The role ensures regulatory compliance, validates outputs, and demonstrates business value for analytics investments.

The position is remote within the USA, with up to 20% travel and no relocation provided.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in data science or related field, or 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 10+ years experience in data science, ML, analytics, or AI development.
• 5+ years leading AI/ML standards and measuring impact in pharma/healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise AI/ML/data science standards for self-serve platforms.
• Establish model validation, testing, and quality gates.
• Create standardized methods for patient models, HCP targeting, and driver analysis.
• Define enterprise-wide frameworks for measuring analytics impact including ROI and lift analyses.
• Lead enterprise-level impact studies and report ROI to leadership.

Skills

AI/ML standards

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Strategy & leadership

Education

Advanced degree in Data Science/ML

Bachelor's degree + 10+ years experience

Tools

AI/ML platforms

Data science programming

Job description

Job Title: Director, Analytics Standards & Impact Measurement

Job Location: Remote Position (USA), Remote, US

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time

Job Seniority Level:

Job ID

REQ-10074001

Jul 28, 2026

USA

Available in: English

Summary

Novartis has an exciting opportunity for a Director, Analytics Standards & Impact Measurement. This role is responsible for establishing enterprise-wide standards for advanced AI, ML, and data science rigor, defining measurement frameworks, and quantifying the business impact of all analytics and AI initiatives across Commercial Analytics. By ensuring that analytics outputs, whether built by expert data scientists or citizen data scientists using self-serve platforms, meet the highest standards of AI/ML validity, regulatory compliance, and business value, this director enables democratized, trustworthy analytics at scale while measuring and communicating the return on analytics investments.

This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require 20% travel.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-wide AI, ML, and data science standards embedded into self-serve analytics platforms, ensuring citizen data scientists follow rigorous methodologies automatically.
• Establish model validation protocols, testing frameworks, and quality gates built into automated workflows for predictive models and AI solutions.
• Create standardized methodologies for common use cases (patient predictive models, HCP targeting, driver analysis) that can be templatized for citizen data scientists.
• Define enterprise-wide frameworks for measuring analytics impact including lift analysis, ROI calculation, incrementality measurement, and business value assessment.
• Execute enterprise-level impact measurement studies to quantify business value of analytics initiatives and report quarterly/annual ROI to leadership.
• Establish production-readiness criteria for AI/ML models from self-serve platforms, including quality thresholds, documentation requirements, and approval workflows.
• Ensure all AI, ML, and data science outputs meet regulatory requirements ( HIPAA, GDPR, promotional review) and partner with Legal, ERC, and Medical Affairs on governance.
• Monitor outputs from self-serve platforms, conduct model audits, and provide feedback to platform teams on quality improvements.

Essential Requirements

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or related quantitative field; or bachelor’s degree with 10+ years relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, advanced analytics, or AI development.
• 5+ years of leadership experience setting AI/ML standards and measuring impact in commercial pharma or healthcare.
• Expert knowledge of advanced analytics methodologies: machine learning, causal inference, experimental design, predictive modeling, AI validation.
• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical analytics and regulatory environment for AI/ML applications.
• Proficiency in data science/AI programming and AI/ML platforms.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority and drive adoption of AI/ML standards across diverse teams.
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to translate complex AI/ML concepts for business audiences and executives.

Preferred Qualities

• Experience with self-serve analytics and AI platforms and embedding governance into automated workflows.
• Strong business acumen with ability to measure and communicate ROI of AI/ML initiatives to C-suite.
• Systems thinker who can balance AI/ML rigor with practical business needs and timelines.
• Experience building communities of practice and enabling citizen data scientists in AI/ML development.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $194,600 and $361,400 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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