Job Description

Role Title: Data Ingestion Team Leader Assoc Dir
Location: Hyderabad

About the Role:
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) is the global pharmaceutical research organization of Novartis. With approximately 6,000 scientists and physicians around the world, our research is focused on discovering innovative new drugs that will change the practice of medicine. We have an open and entrepreneurial culture, encouraging collaboration to make effective therapies.

We believe that data is one of the key differentiation factors for the success of a research organization and effective data management is a crucial component to thrive in the digital age.
Come join our Research Informatics team in one of the most distinguished Pharma Research Organizations in the world to lead our newly established Hyderabad Data Ingestion team and build a dedicated world-class data ingestion capability. You will be close to our scientists and our purpose to innovate, improve and extend patients\' lives through the power of data & technology..

Key Responsibilities:
As a Data Ingestion Team Leader at NIBR Informatics in Hyderabad, you will:

• Build & serve the team as an inspirational leader and nurture a collaborative team environment
• Be responsible for the successful ingestion of external data sets ensuring their integrity, accuracy, accessibility, and quality to strengthen data analytics and machine learning activities
• Contribute to developing and implementing data lifecycle strategies and data governance practices for external data sets
• Work closely with scientists and with informatics team leads and colleagues from data lifecycle management, ontology & curation, data modelling, and from engineering to ensure new high value data sets are FAIR enough to satisfy the respective use case
• Combine your passion for good data practices with your technical expertise and with a comprehension of data-centric principles to contribute to our overall drug discovery objectives and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization

Minimum requirements

Essential Requirements:

• Master\'s degree or 7+ years of experience in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field
• Proven experience in a leading data management role in life science, preferably in a fast-paced and data-intensive environment
• Proficiency in data ingestion techniques, data lifecycle management, and data governance
• Proven people leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders locally & globally
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Continuous learning mindset, staying updated with emerging trends and advancements in data management
• A passion for developing team members supporting their growth

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

Functional Area

Research & Development

Division

Global Drug Development

Business Unit

MGMT OFFICE GDD

Employment Type

Regular

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No

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