Asso Dir, Data Culture Transformation

Location: Hyderabad
About the role:This role will help drive the development and execution of Novartis’ ambition to turn data into a strategic asset across the organization by driving the adoption and integration of a data-driven culture within the organization
Your responsibilities include but not are limited to
- Main responsibility to work with the EDM leadership to design, develop and execution a data culture transformation journey for Novartis in alignment with the data management strategy and practices establishment.To be an inspiring leader, change lead, capability designer, developer and driver to drive the culture and adoption of data practices across the enterprise.
- Develop Data Culture Transformation Strategy: Create a comprehensive data culture transformation strategy under the guidance of EDM leadership team to identify areas of maximum impact and design roadmap in collaboration with key customers to drive the data objectives through cultural transformation. This strategy should outline the vision, goals, and roadmap for embedding a data-driven culture across the organization.
- Manage and implement change management initiatives to foster a data-centric mindset among employees at all levels. This involves promoting data literacy, building awareness of the benefits of data-driven decision-making, and encouraging data-driven behaviors using behavioral science, training, education, communication and various other channels.
- Design and drive capability development: Design and deliver data-related training programs for leaders, employees, from basic data literacy to advanced data analysis and visualization skills. Conduct workshops, roadships and seminars to help employees understand the value of data and how to demonstrate it optimally.
- Collaboration: Work closely with various teams, including business units, IT, analytics, and leadership, to develop a collaborative data culture. Break down silos and encourage multi-functional data sharing and collaboration. Define key performance indicators to measure the success of the data culture transformation initiatives. Regularly supervise and report progress to relevant customers and leadership.
- Visibility and Communication: Support the development of compelling data visualizations and communication tools to effectively convey insights and encourage data-driven decision-making throughout the organization. Continuously Communicate the value and benefits of a data-driven culture to customers and leadership
- Champion Data Initiatives to drive culture: Lead effort to integrate data into decision making, Act as an advocate for data initiatives, promoting the use of data in strategic planning, problem-solving, and innovation. Encourage data-driven experimentation and continuous improvement
- Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, data technologies, and standard processes related to data culture and data-driven decision-making. Continuously improve the data culture transformation approach and adapt it to evolving business needs.

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:

- We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve._

**Minimum requirements**
- 15+ years of experience in leading data-driven culture transformation initiatives within complex organizations.
- Strong understanding of data management, data governance, and data analytics concepts.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate complex data concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Change management expertise to drive adoption and overcome resistance to data culture transformation.
- Ability to collaborate with complementary teams and develop a collaborative data-driven environment.
- Analytical attitude and familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques
- Cross-industry experience is preferred
- 4+ years of international experience working with Global teams

Why consider Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us

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Commitment 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.

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**Division**

Operations

**Business Unit**

DATA, DIGITAL & IT

**Country**

India

**Work Location**

Hyderabad, AP

**Company/Legal Entity**

Nov Hltcr Shared Services Ind

**Functional Area**

Data Science

**Job Type**

Full Time

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