RA Business Architecture & Data Integrations Capability Lead

Novartis AG

Key information

Publication date:05 June 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Basel (City)

Job summary

Join Novartis as the Business Architecture & Data Integrations Lead. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape data strategy in a supportive environment.

Tasks

Lead and align teams with business goals in data architecture.
Define and deploy a roadmap for data integration capabilities.
Oversee data cataloging and governance aligned with industry standards.

Skills

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. 8+ years experience needed.
Deep knowledge of regulatory data and compliance standards.
Strong strategic problem-solving and communication skills.

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Summary

As a member of the RA Data Strategy and Management Platform, the Business Architecture & Data Integrations Capability Lead owns and oversees all aspects the Capability and contributes to the overall Platform strategy delivering business benefits, harmonization and continuous improvements.

The Business Architecture & Data Integrations Capability lead is accountable for the overall cataloging of business data, defining data model requirements and Data Integration requirements. This role requires a deep understanding of regulatory data and how it flows through systems across the regulatory landscape, e.g. Data Lakes, Enterprise Data Warehouses, 3rd-party data integrations, regulatory technology solutions, etc. and how data flows in the registrations ecosystem across the Novartis Enterprise.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

Lead a team to ensure alignment with organizational goals and business priorities related to Business Architecture and Data Integrations

Support the strategic vision for the Data Strategy and Management Platform, from a Capability level

Define, prioritize, and deploy an integrated Capability roadmap working in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders and DDIT partners, ensuring alignment with the Data Strategy and Management Platform, Development and Enterprise data and technology strategy roadmaps

Represent the Capability in digital governance boards and leadership meetings across the organization

Represent the Capability in digital networks, externally (e.g. across Industries) as needed

Oversee integrations with Products underlying the Capability

Build and maintain collaborative and productive partnerships within the Capability and the Platform, and with relevant stakeholders to achieve business priorities.

Oversees the cataloging and technical controls of the RA Data model in line with Novartis strategy and Industry Standards, business data architecture, Logical data model, Integration requirements, data model requirements and approves and secures data governance policies and processes

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, master’s; Advanced degree in life science, pharmaceutical, technology or data science preferred.

8+ years of relevant industry experience

Strong understanding and direct relevant experience with the Business Architecture and Data Integrations landscape of pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and Regulatory Information Management

Practical experience in technology process requirements and business administration management

Deep knowledge of regulatory standards and structured data submissions

Strong network and exposure to the external environment and ability to represent company and influence in Trade organizations (e.g., EFPIA, PhRMA), International Organizations (ISO), and collaboration with regulators (e.g. ICH, EMA SPOR), or consortiums

Strong strategic problem-solving skills and ability to navigate un-charted territory without clear precedent

Experience presenting/speaking at a senior management level with a proven track record of effectively communicating complex initiatives

Demonstrated leadership in driving risk assessment and mitigation, clear strategic thinking, prioritization, maintaining awareness of business impact

Excellent verbal and written communications

Strong negotiation skills

Broad experience in quality assurance/compliance, computer system validation within the pharmaceutical/biotech arena, the management and conduct of audits, stakeholder focus, and strong knowledge of regulatory requirements

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