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Associate Director- Clinical Data Standards

Novartis
Novartis
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 April 30, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Title: Associate Director – Clinical Data Standards

  • Company: Novartis

  • Location: India

  • Job ID: REQ-10022081

  • Posted Date: April 29, 2025

  • Work Type: Full-time

  • Function: Clinical Data Management / Data Standards

  • Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences


Job Summary:
This role supports the Director of Clinical Data Standards by strategically leading the planning, development, and implementation of clinical data standards and automation technologies. The Associate Director serves as a key expert and advisor across clinical systems, data tools, and regulatory-compliant standard practices, supporting both operational teams and governance boards.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning, definition, development, and validation of clinical data standards and automation solutions

  • Act as primary SME for data standards and technologies within therapeutic areas or across global teams

  • Provide strategic oversight on implementation of CDISC and regulatory standards across systems

  • Manage governance processes and coordinate with relevant boards to ensure standard adoption and compliance

  • Conduct impact and gap analysis for industry/regulatory standard changes and develop implementation strategies

  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to Clinical Data Standards associates

  • Act as consultant to cross-functional areas including EDC design, IVR, ePRO, metadata management, and statistical reporting

  • Lead training, documentation, and communication efforts related to data standards, processes, and systems


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Timely and high-quality execution of standard implementation projects

  • Stakeholder satisfaction and feedback

  • Compliance with Novartis standards and regulatory guidelines

  • Adherence to defined KPIs and metrics


Minimum Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in managing data standards within clinical trials

  • Strong knowledge of CDISC standards, metadata management, and automation tools

  • Proficiency in technologies such as EDC systems, edit check programming, data transfer specifications, and reporting tools

  • Effective project management and cross-functional collaboration skills

  • Experience in mentoring and technical guidance across teams

  • Strong understanding of statistical analysis, computer programming, and biostatistics

  • Fluent in English


Skills and Competencies:

  • Metadata Management and Clinical Data Standards

  • Automation and Programming

  • Statistical Analysis and Biostatistics

  • Decision-Making and Project Leadership

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Clinical Trial Process Understanding


Why Join Novartis:
Contribute to global health by supporting high-quality clinical data standards that power safe, effective medicine development. Join a mission-driven company shaping the future of medicine.