Expert Data & Digital

Major accountabilities:

• Conduct gap assessment and define system design and configuration
• Create and manage system configuration static master data in key applications
• Own and drive change to key applications in close collaboration with Business Units and IT
• Understand the supported Business Processes and Interfaces of key applications.
• Identify, align & facilitate harmonization opportunities of global processes in TRD 
• Drive Standardization and Normalization of Global/Organization/Site Static Master Data
• Liaises with System and Process Owners and actively contributes and participates in the System Governance and Change Advisory Board.
• Facilitates the collaboration between Dev IT and Line Functions and external partners for system/application improvement and enhancement projects
• Align changes and ensure adherence to standards
• Assess risk, conduct RCA and perform impact assessments for changes and problems
• Establish and own URS and be responsible for informal and formal testing and validation UAT / OQ / PQ
• Training, Education, Support. Guide, train and educate users and Super Users in use and best practices in key applications 
• Identify, align & facilitate global harmonization opportunities across TRD. Collaborate with Business Process Experts and understand, challenge, and incorporate Business Processes into key applications.
• Own and drive change to key applications in close collaboration with LU as Project Development Leads (Workstream Leads)
• Actively contribute to team goals
• Ensure compliance of processes with regulations as well as Novartis internal procedures and GxP requirements.
• Provide coaching and technical training as subject matter expert or recognized technical expert. Act as mentor for junior and senior associates
• Support and foster spirit of an inspired, curious and agile learning organization, including best practice sharing across digitalization projects.
• Acts as role model for Novartis values and behaviours.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters in Life Science or Information technology (e.g., analytical / organic chemistry / pharmacy / pharmaceutical development, IT) or equivalent.
• Knowledge in quality principles driving drug development such as GMP; understanding of general regulatory and quality expectations.
• 5+ years professional experience in relevant area.
• Good scientific background, communication skills including presentation and scientific/technical writing.
• Experienced in GMP environment, with familiarity of IT systems (e.g. eLN, LIMS, SAP), and interfaces between different data tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge about project management, excellent organization and planning skills.
• Proven track record in successfully leading and working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong innovation mindset and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Advanced coaching skills.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary global teams.