Director, Data Strategy & Data Products

Novartis

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$194,600–$361,400 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $241k
This role $278k
$160k most similar roles pay here $383k

This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $204,293–$278,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $278k versus about $241k for comparable roles.

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About Novartis

Novartis is a global biopharmaceutical company that researches, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription drugs in areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiology. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals

Novartis currently has 26 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $194,600–$361,400 across 26 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Data Strategy & Data Products

As Director, Data Strategy & Data Products, you will join a team focused on building trusted data foundations and governance to improve decision-making across complex business and scientific environments. You will lead strategic initiatives to define, govern, connect, and utilize enterprise data while developing scalable data products for reliable access to priority scientific assets. Your daily responsibilities include establishing metadata standards, data quality expectations, and lifecycle management practices while partnering with stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable roadmaps. The role requires expertise in data architecture, master data management, and analytics strategy within highly regulated environments like life sciences. You will utilize skills in data governance, data literacy, machine learning, and statistical analysis to improve interoperability across platforms. You will also mentor high-performing teams and communities of practice focused on data-enabled transformation and operational sustainability.

What you'll do

  • Lead the strategy, design, and execution of enterprise data initiatives including governance, quality, and management.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable data strategies and roadmaps.
  • Define and scale data products to provide reliable, reusable access to priority scientific data assets.
  • Establish and strengthen data governance frameworks including ownership, metadata standards, and lifecycle management.
  • Drive alignment between scientific and technical teams to ensure data solutions deliver measurable business impact.
  • Provide thought leadership on data architecture principles and enterprise data operating models.
  • Manage cross-functional scientific data programs from initial concept through full organizational adoption.
  • Build and mentor high-performing teams and communities of practice focused on data strategy and transformation.

What we're looking for

  • Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Management, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in data strategy, management, governance, architecture, product management, or analytics strategy.
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale, cross-functional data initiatives within complex global organizations.
  • Strong understanding of master data management, metadata management, data quality, lineage, stewardship, and lifecycle management.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex data challenges into clear decisions and implementation plans.
  • Experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams or communities focused on data management, governance, or analytics.
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries (preferred).
  • Experience scaling data products, enterprise platforms, or governance capabilities for analytics, automation, or AI use cases (preferred).

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