Head Technology Platform, CDO Full Time

The Head Technology Platform ensures that the assigned business domain (e.g. PSP, SSO, CDO) is optimally supported in the identification, evaluation, implementation and lifecycle maintenance of technology. This requires 360-degree leadership of the end-to-end technology capability strategy for a given business domain designed in full partnership with business/functional leadership counterparts to bridge their needs with a consolidated GCO technology landscape and strategy.

Driven by ‘Product’ (i.e. scientific evidence) delivery excellence through technology & data, and accountable for successful execution of that multi-year roadmap, driving a platform mindset in coherence with GCO’s current and future ‘Product’ priorities.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• End to End technology and associated capability strategy for a given business domain (e.g. ‘CDO’), co-authored with business/functional leadership counterparts
• Performance of the current domain capability architecture (e.g. interfaces/symmetry between technologies, data, process, responsibilities) in relation to technology ‘Product’ delivery excellence
• ‘Platform’ ownership of centralized foundational technology (e.g. Clinical Data Platform, Clinical Ops etc.)
• Technology roadmap and corresponding execution per commitments/ expectations (time, cost, scope) and intimate coordination between centralized foundational technology sub-roadmaps and federated application sub-roadmaps
• Alignment of the end-to-end technology and associated capability strategy for a given business domain (e.g. clinical data flow) with the broader Novartis strategy for that domain (e.g. Data42)
• Monitor external landscape for technology, best-in-class practices, and capability trends to inform domain platform strategy. And engage to identify competitive insights & opportunities that could enable a step-change to drive our clinical trials with respect to technology products, in alignment with the GCO strategy and business/ functional leadership
• Accountable for audit & inspection readiness for technology products within domain.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 10 years relevant clinical data /programming experience, e.g., technology or health care sector; experience in clinical trial operations is desirable
• Strong understanding of drug development – early development, clinical trials, safety, data management, etc. Strategic thinker with proven track record in translating business strategies into clearly defined implementation roadmaps
• Demonstrated success in defining and executing high-impact technology and innovation road maps. Proven track record in leading large x-functional initiatives with focus on business benefit realization and fast business adoption
• Ability to influence without authority and successfully manage senior level stakeholders.
• Prior exposure to or demonstrated use of design thinking methodologies is desirable. Strong leadership skills are essential, proven success as leader of multidisciplinary teams
• Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences required; advanced degree in scientific or business preferred

Desirable Requirements

• Excellent oral/written communication skills – allowing effective interactions with all levels of the organization; able to present information confidently and effectively to leadership, peers, and team
• Demonstrates the courage to assume personal accountability in challenging situations. Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills and strong interpersonal skills

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