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Summary Associate Director DDIT US I Data Architect - This role at Novartis involves leading the design and implementation of data architecture solutions within the Data Digital and IT DDIT function Here are some key aspects of the job Role Purpose Strategic Leadership Develop and implement data architecture solutions that align with business strategies and drive innovation Technical Expertise Utilize advanced data architecture frameworks and tools to deliver high-quality solutions Oversee architectural activities for a US I Analytics Capabilities domain GenAI AIMLOps NLP Visualization and manage the development of solution architectures for projects or programs within the US I DAI business area Coordinate with other teams to ensure the right business and technical capabilities are incorporated into the solution with an appropriate scaling model for future capacity increases Ensure business processes requirements outcomes are defined to drive the analytics platform architecture definition Define standards and direction of architecture in the specific business or technical domain Define and develop the logical design and information management strategies necessary to store move and manage data in a new target state Utilize architecture patterns to suggest the most adequate utilization of Data and analytics technical platforms to support the holistic DAI solution architecture design Define create and evolve the Architecture Governance Framework e g architecture methods practices and standards for IT Incubate and adopt emerging technologies and launch products services faster with rapid prototyping iterative methods to prove and establish value For identified technologies launch to enterprise scale ensuring value is derived Focus and align innovation efforts with the Business strategy IT strategy and legal regulatory requirements Establish and update strategies implementation plans and value cases to implement emerging technologies Drive innovation using appropriate people processes partners and tools Key Responsibilities Solution Design Architect and design data solutions using tools like AWS Snowflake and Databricks Project Management Oversee the delivery of data lake projects including data acquisition quality transformation and publishing Collaboration Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs Innovation Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement Emerging Technology Monitoring Consulting Influencing persuading Unbossed Leadership IT governance building High Performing Teams Vendor Management Innovative Analytical Technologies Leveraging Technology for business and customer needs Solid understanding of Analytical and technical frameworks for descriptive and prescriptive analytics Awareness of integration patterns across MDM RDM and transactional systems Production experience delivering data lake projects including data acquisition quality transformation and publishing Strong exposure to data security and governance policy definitions and enforcement capabilities Data product-centric approach to defining solutions Collaborate with business in gathering requirements grooming product backlogs driving delivery and ongoing data product enhancements Agile delivery experience managing multiple concurrent delivery cycles Sound foundation in Analytical Data life cycle management Awareness of Data product change Management and risk mitigation Key Performance Indicators Achieved targets in Enterprise business case contribution KPIs customer satisfaction and innovation measures Business capability vision strategy clearly defined communicated and executed well aligned to business strategy and Enterprise IT strategy and providing a competitive advantage to Novartis Role model with the highest standards of professional conduct in leading the business capability area in line with the new IT operating model Deployment of digital platforms and services at scale to deliver the digital strategy Operational Efficiency Data Processing Time Average time taken to process and make data available for analysis System Uptime Percentage of time the data systems are operational and available Stakeholder Satisfaction Stakeholder Feedback Score Ratings from internal stakeholders on the usefulness and accessibility of data Issue Resolution Time Average time taken to resolve data-related issues reported by stakeholders Innovation and Improvement Implementation of New Technologies Number of new data tools or technologies successfully integrated Process Improvement Initiatives Number of initiatives aimed at improving data architecture processes Project Delivery On-time Delivery Rate Percentage of projects completed on or before the deadline Project Success Rate Percentage of projects that meet their objectives and deliver expected outcomes Data Utilization Data Usage Rate Frequency and extent to which data is accessed and used by the commercial team Insights Generated Number of actionable insights derived from data analytics Skills Emerging Technology Monitoring Consulting Influencing persuading Unbossed Leadership IT governance building High Performing Teams Vendor Management Innovative Analytical Technologies 10 Yrs of Solid understanding of Analytical and technical frameworks for descriptive and prescriptive analytics Strong familiarity with AWS Databricks and Snowflake service offerings Experience integrating disparate analytical and visualization platforms Strong knowledge of MLOps and project life cycle management Strong exposure to data security and governance policy definitions and enforcement capabilities Data product-centric approach to defining solutions Collaborate with business in gathering requirements grooming product backlogs driving delivery and ongoing data product enhancements Agile delivery experience managing multiple concurrent delivery cycles Sound foundation in Analytical Data life cycle management Awareness of Data product change Management and risk mitigation Strong analytical and problem-solving skills effective communication and the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams Education Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or a related field Desirable Experience with pharmaceutical data and familiarity with global data sourcesCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve Accessibility and accommodation Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information Please include the job requisition number in your messageSkills Desired Business Architecture Enterprise Architecture Influencing Skills IT Governance Performance Management Solution Architecture