Global Head Statistical Programming

Global Head Statistical Programming

Our Development Team is guided by our purpose: to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. To do this, we are optimizing and strengthening our processes and ways of working. We are investing in new technologies and building specific therapeutic area and platform depth and capabilities – all to bring our medicines to patients even faster. We are seeking key talent, like you, to join us and help give people with disease and their families a brighter future to look forward to.

The Role:

The Global Head of Statistical Programming (SP) is responsible for driving consistency and building capabilities across therapeutic areas (TAs) and maximizing value realization of automation and standardization for programming across AQS.

• Drive and build statistical programming quality, consistency, validation, automation, and continuous learning across all AQS.
• Proactively monitor programming quality for AQS deliverables.
• Engage with internal and external partners to define and drive modern implementation of SDTM, ADaM, and reporting standards.
• Build modern programming capabilities across AQS including open source, R.
• Lead and manage a team with expertise in programming, clinical domain, data analysis, machine learning, and AI.

Your Experience:

• University degree in Life Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Vast experience in life sciences, clinical research, or drug development in a global environment.
• Significant experience in engaging, managing, and influencing associates from varying backgrounds.
• Experience with data science and analytics tools and methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills for bridging scientific, technical, and business stakeholders.
• Track record of success in leading cross-functional teams.

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 to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.