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NovartisDirector, Data Management Office
Novartis seeks a Director, Data Management Office to help shape how data drives value across the organization. This remote-based role requires 20% travel, with working hours…
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Novartis seeks a Director, Data Management Office to help shape how data drives value across the organization. This remote-based role requires 20% travel, with working hours and travel expectations set by the hiring manager, and no relocation assistance is provided. The position focuses on transforming strategic data priorities into measurable business outcomes by directing portfolio governance, demand prioritization, resource planning, and delivery excellence within the Data Governance & Data Management…
Job Description
Novartis seeks a Director, Data Management Office to help shape how data drives value across the organization. This remote-based role requires 20% travel, with working hours and travel expectations set by the hiring manager, and no relocation assistance is provided. The position focuses on transforming strategic data priorities into measurable business outcomes by directing portfolio governance, demand prioritization, resource planning, and delivery excellence within the Data Governance & Data Management Office.
The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to bring structure, transparency, and strategic focus to complex initiatives. Key duties include managing demand intake, developing consolidated portfolio views, aligning resource capacity with business priorities, and driving decisions based on organizational capacity and strategic risk. The role also involves establishing executive dashboards, leading governance forums, and standardizing program management practices to support continuous improvement in operational excellence.
Novartis offers a salary range of $185,500 to $344,500 per year, which is determined by relevant skills and experience and subject to periodic review. Total compensation includes a performance-based cash incentive and potential eligibility for annual equity awards. Eligible United States-based employees receive comprehensive benefits featuring health, life, and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with company matching and contributions, and a generous time-off package covering vacation, holidays, personal days, and other leaves.
Responsibilities
- Manage demand intake, prioritization, and governance processes within the Data Governance and Data Management Office
- Build a consolidated portfolio overview encompassing initiatives, business priorities, and data products
- Collaborate with leaders to match timelines, capacity, delivery commitments, and resources
- Direct prioritization choices according to organizational capacity, business value, strategy, and risk
- Create executive reporting and dashboards to facilitate timely and informed decision-making
- Track portfolio performance, resource utilization, delivery health, and key milestones
- Identify and escalate dependencies, blockers, critical decisions, and risks for leadership intervention
- Facilitate cross-functional planning discussions, portfolio reviews, and governance forums
- Standardize program management best practices, reporting routines, tools, and templates
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost transparency, operational excellence, and delivery predictability
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Data Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in portfolio management, program management, demand management, technology delivery, PMO leadership, data transformation, or enterprise operations
- Demonstrated success in managing intricate, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, delivery teams, and dependencies
- Expertise in prioritization, demand management, portfolio reporting, governance, and capacity planning
- Experience in building executive dashboards, milestone tracking, performance metrics, and portfolio health reporting
- Capability to evaluate execution trends, resource capacity, delivery performance, and risks to guide decisions
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, influencing, and facilitation skills suited for senior leadership teams
- Background working in environments related to data management, technology, data governance, analytics, or enterprise transformation
Qualifications
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector
- Professional certification in Agile, Scrum, Program Management, Portfolio Management, or Lean
- Background supporting large-scale transformation initiatives, enterprise data governance, compliance, or analytics
Core Skills
Benefits
- Performance-based cash incentive
- Eligibility for annual equity awards depending on the role level
- Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits for United States-based eligible employees
- 401(k) plan featuring company match and contribution
- Generous time off package including vacation, holidays, personal days, and other leaves
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and remote policy for this role?
This position can be based remotely anywhere in the United States, subject to potential legal entity restrictions. It requires 20% travel, and the hiring manager defines travel and working hour expectations. Relocation is not provided.
What is the salary range for the Director, Data Management Office position?
The salary is expected to range between $185,500 and $344,500 per year. The final offer is determined by factors such as relevant skills and experience.
What additional compensation and benefits are offered?
Compensation includes a performance-based cash incentive and potential eligibility for annual equity awards depending on the role level. Eligible United States-based employees also receive health, life, and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company match and contribution, and a generous time-off package.
What level of education and experience is required?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or Finance, along with 10 or more years of experience in program management, portfolio management, demand management, PMO leadership, data transformation, technology delivery, or enterprise operations.
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