## [Principal Clinical Data Scientist](/req-10085478-principal-clinical-data-scientist "Principal Clinical Data Scientist") Job ID REQ-10085478 Sep 16, 2026 LOC_IN ### About the Role Key Responsibilities • Lead functional activities for medium to large-sized projects in phase I to IV clinical studies within the Novartis Global Development Organization. • Coordinate activities of Data Managers, both internally and externally. • Make data management decisions and propose strategies at the study or project level. • Ensure the application of consistent data management processes, increasing standardization and documentation across assigned projects/programs. • Provide and implement data management solutions, ensuring knowledge sharing. • Lead process and training deliverables within multiple platforms, franchises, or therapeutic areas, developing strategies for effective training and knowledge retention. • Represent Data Operations (DO) in all audits and inspections, centralizing and aligning the team in audit preparation, readiness, and response. Essential Requirements •Proven experience in clinical data management, data architecture, data governance, data integration, data profiling, data quality, data science, data strategy, and master data. •Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. •Cross-cultural experience and functional breadth in managing clinical data management activities. •Ability to recognize and resolve protocol issues that may impact database design, data validation, and analysis/reporting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional teams. •Proficiency in using data management tools to generate listings for data review and provide these to study teams. ### Role Requirements **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](https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture "https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture") **Benefits and Rewards:** Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. [Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)](https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf) Division DIV_GD Business Unit Development Location LOC_IN Site Hyderabad (Office) Company / Legal Entity IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited Functional Area FCT_RD Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No [Apply to Job](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Novartis_Careers/job/Hyderabad-Office/Principal-Clinical-Data-Scientist_REQ-10085478-1 "Apply to Job") ![careers default image](https://prod1.jobapi.novartis.com.cn/themes/custom/cosmos/patterns/images/careers-default-image.webp "careers default image") Job ID REQ-10085478 ### Principal Clinical Data Scientist [Apply to Job](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Novartis_Careers/job/Hyderabad-Office/Principal-Clinical-Data-Scientist_REQ-10085478-1 "Apply to Job")