Job Description Summary

LI-Hybrid

Primary Location: Barcelona, Spain

Other Locations: Hyderabad, India

Relocation Support: This role can be based in Barcelona, Prague or Hyderabad. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Join us in shaping the future of clinical development through advanced data-driven solutions! As an Assoc Director IT Business Analyst in Clinical Enablement, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming global processes and delivering innovative technology that accelerates drug development. You will partner with business leaders and IT teams to enhance the "SCAPE" Statistical Compute Environment, ensuring seamless integration and modern ways of working. This is your opportunity to influence global strategies, drive efficiency, and make a real impact on patient outcomes worldwide.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure traceability between user requirements, functional specifications, and testing deliverables.

• Support validation and testing while maintaining compliance with security and regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with AQS business and IT teams to design and deliver modern technology solutions.

• Coordinate integration touchpoints and ensure accurate data flow across SCAPE SCE interfaces.

• Maintain SCAPE product backlog and align user requirements across project workstreams.

• Partner with vendors to interpret and implement user requirements effectively.

• Drive user experience considerations and adherence to compliance in solution design and deployment.

Essential Requirements

• University degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent professional experience.

• Minimum 7 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry with global responsibilities.

• Proven ability to influence without authority and collaborate across diverse teams.

• Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, Design Thinking, and Agile methodologies.

• Extensive experience in project management and change management for global solutions.

• Demonstrated success in delivering validated IT solutions and managing complex requirements.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges proactively.

• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage senior stakeholders effectively.

Desirable Requirements

• Familiarity with SCAPE Statistical Compute Environment and related integration processes.

• Experience with clinical data standards such as CDISC-SDTM, ADaM, and Unified Study Data Model.

You'll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards  

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.

Skills Desired

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business Value Creation, Communication Skills, Digital capabilities, Effective use of technology, Financial Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Stakeholder Management