About the Role

　　Role Title: Operations Lead - Data Science

　　Location: India/UK

　　About the Role:

　　• Within Global Drug Development, our core statistical computing environment is used for submission related as well as exploratory data science activities.

　　• We are looking for an Analytics Operations Lead to join our Analytics Computing & Engineering (ACE) team in Global Drug Development (GDD).

　　• Hosting a wide range of scientific software, the goal is to provide a robust and state-of-the-art platform for our 1500+ users and someone to support business in delivering operational excellence in our ongoing efforts to maintain and improve our system.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　• Lead the collection of business requirements and coordination with IT

　　• Leading the scoping, planning, and testing of operational releases

　　• Leading incident and problem management activities

　　• Running small PoC projects to facilitate the exploration of new tools and methods

　　• Jointly work with IT and other business colleagues to make sure new capabilities are implemented in an efficient and effective manner

　　• Lead the creation and maintenance of user documentation, work instructions, and training material

　　• Ensuring continuity in Operations through smooth Release Management

　　Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

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

　　Role Requirements

　　Essential Requirements:

　　• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field Preferred: Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field

　　• 10+ Yrs of experience in leading Data Science projects is preferred. Good knowledge of R, RShiny and other Scientific Open Source software is required.

　　• Deep understanding of general GxP and computer systems validation principles

　　• Willingness to learn about the relationship and interaction between technical and business processes and the drive to help shape both

　　• Familiarity with R, python, and RStudio/Posit products (e.g., RStudio/Posit Workbench, RStudio/Posit Connect).

　　• Ability to understand and communicate with many different stakeholders, e.g., those in business, IT and quality.

　　• A systematic approach and great attention to detail

　　• A solution-oriented mindset

　　• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language).

　　Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

　　You'll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

　　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.

　　Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

　　Division

　　Development

　　Business Unit

　　CD&A GDD

　　Location

　　India

　　Site

　　Hyderabad, AP

　　Company / Legal Entity

　　Nov Hltcr Shared Services Ind

　　Alternative Location 1

　　United Kingdom

　　Functional Area

　　Data Science

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Employment Type

　　Regular

　　Shift Work

　　No