United Kingdom Job Openings

Novartis

Executive Director, Product Owner, Advanced Quantitative Sciences Tech Platforms

London

FULL TIME

September 5, 2024

Summary

The Product Owner Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS) Technology Platform is accountable for the Life Cycle Management of the Statistical Computing Environment (SCE) business technology products (systems, solutions, etc.), from defining the strategic roadmap, to development & configuration, to release and business-as-usual performance for up to 2000 end-users. At the core of success for this role, is the alignment of the technology product attributes and functionality to the business domain requirements and users it serves.

The Product Owner AQS Technology Platform works closely with relevant IT stakeholders and AQS colleagues to continuously improve functionality and performance of the technology platform and products. This also includes keeping the technology product in a compliant and validated state according to Gx P and Novartis Computer System Validation and Quality standards.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

Accountable for the overall vision of the platform and related tech products in line with business needs and organization platform strategy
Serve as the final decision-maker, mediating conflicts to reach alignment within the business domains
As product owner, accountable for the SCE roadmap, backlog prioritization and corresponding execution per commitments/ expectations (time, cost, scope)
Accountable for the Life Cycle Management of the SCE technology products, in collaboration with IT, and for fit-for-purpose technology capabilities for AQS, co-authored with business/functional leadership counterparts
Oversight of the business-as-usual performance of the product architecture (e.g. interfaces/symmetry between technologies, data, process, responsibilities) and delivery excellence
Oversight of technical performance of the product and definition of continuous improvement plans in collaboration with relevant IT teams, ensuring technology product is in compliance with Gx P and Novartis CSV and Quality standards, where relevant
Hosting Voice of Business forum and councils for customer inputs and retroaction
Partner closely with other Development Line Functions (e.g. GCO, CD, SPPO) to implement business process changes to optimize product usage by teams
Monitor external landscape for technology, best-in-class practices, and capability trends to inform strategic vision, and engage to identify competitive insights & opportunities that could enable a step-change to drive our clinical trials, in alignment with the AQS strategy
Participate externally in industry coalitions and working groups, with other opinion leaders to shape open-source adoption and enable submission of the future.
Accountable for audit & inspection readiness for technology products within Domain

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

10 years of involvement in clinical research or drug development in a global/matrix environment.

Experience with computer programming, cloud-based technologies and platforms.
Thorough knowledge of Gx P, IT systems, QA and regulatory/clinical development process.
Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications in clinical research. Strong understanding of data analytics and business intelligence tools.
Experienced team leader for global diverse teams. Track record of attracting, developing, and retaining talent and building high performance teams.
Proficiency in stakeholder engagement, operational excellence, digital and technology applications, business insights, and maintaining an enterprise mindset.
Demonstrated success in defining and executing high- impact technology and innovation road maps.
Ability to influence without authority and successfully manage senior level stakeholders.
Experience partnering with external vendors and stakeholders to reach a shared vision.
Significant experience, and proven ability to effectively engage & manage associates from widely varying backgrounds & functions within a dispersed and highly matrixed organization.

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

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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Division

Development

Business Unit

Innovative Medicines

Location

United Kingdom

Site

London (The Westworks)

Company / Legal Entity

GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.

Alternative Location 1

USA

Alternative Location 2

Switzerland

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

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

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