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Executive Director, Clinical Data Technology Platforms

Novartis
20+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
9 May 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Executive Director, Clinical Data Technology Platforms — Structured Job Summary

Company: Novartis
Novartis Official Website
Location: Hyderabad (Office)
Employment Type: Full-time
Requisition ID: REQ-10078027
Application Deadline: June 5, 2026


1. Role Overview

The Executive Director, Clinical Data Technology Platforms leads enterprise-scale clinical data and technology transformation programs within global drug development.

The role is responsible for defining, orchestrating, and delivering strategic technology initiatives that modernize clinical development data ecosystems, ensuring alignment across global functions, platforms, and stakeholders.

This position operates at a senior executive level, often representing the ASCEND Strategy & Transformation function in governance and portfolio management activities.


2. Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Program Leadership

  • Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale transformation programs such as:

    • IDR (Integrated Data Review)

    • CDP (Clinical Data Platform)

    • RBQM (Risk-Based Quality Management)

    • NextGen Development Data Platform

    • SCAPE / Cloud-based initiatives

  • Ensure alignment across clinical development functions and enterprise strategy

  • Define scalable, standardized, technology-enabled operating models


B. Digital & Technology Transformation

  • Drive modernization of clinical development data ecosystems

  • Lead adoption of advanced technologies including:

    • AI and Generative AI (GenAI)

    • Digital protocol and data platforms

  • Oversee proof-of-concept (PoC) development and scaling of AI solutions

  • Ensure integration of cloud-based and enterprise data systems


C. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance

  • Partner with ASCEND leadership, chapter leads, and global stakeholders

  • Translate strategic objectives into executable integrated program plans

  • Align scientific, technical, and business functions across R&D ecosystems

  • Manage external partnerships and cross-functional governance structures


D. Program Delivery & Execution Excellence

  • Monitor execution of multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously

  • Define priorities, delivery milestones, and success metrics

  • Ensure transparency in:

    • Program status

    • Risks and dependencies

    • Decision-making requirements

  • Drive enterprise-level outcomes across global initiatives


E. Leadership & Organizational Enablement

  • Provide executive leadership, coaching, and governance

  • Build high-performance, innovation-driven teams

  • Identify resource gaps and implement mitigation strategies

  • Escalate risks to ensure program continuity and delivery success


3. Required Experience

Overall Experience

  • 20+ years of cross-industry experience

  • ~10+ years in pharmaceutical or life sciences domain

  • Proven leadership in global, complex, matrixed organizations


Core Expertise

  • Large-scale technology transformation program leadership

  • Portfolio and program management at enterprise level

  • Drug development and clinical R&D environments

  • Stakeholder engagement at executive level

  • Strategic planning, risk management, and scenario planning


4. Key Skills

Leadership & Strategy

  • Executive leadership

  • Strategic decision-making

  • Enterprise transformation leadership

  • Cross-functional governance

Program & Delivery

  • Program/portfolio management

  • Project delivery oversight

  • Risk management

  • Agile and scalable delivery models

Domain & Technical Alignment

  • Clinical Development & R&D

  • Drug development lifecycle

  • Clinical data systems and platforms

  • Health authority interactions

Behavioral Skills

  • Accountability

  • Agility

  • Entrepreneurship mindset

  • Strong executive communication


5. Organizational Context

This role sits within a global clinical development transformation ecosystem focused on modernizing clinical data platforms and enabling AI-driven, integrated drug development operations.

It plays a critical role in aligning technology strategy with scientific and regulatory requirements across the enterprise.