Principal Clinical Data Scientist

About the role

Lead functional activities for medium to large-sized clinical projects across phases I to IV within the Novartis Global Development Organization.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of internal and external Data Managers.
• Make data management decisions and propose strategies at the study or project level.
• Ensure consistent data management processes, increasing standardisation and documentation.
• Provide and implement data management solutions and share knowledge.
• Lead process and training deliverables across platforms, franchises, or therapeutic areas.
• Represent Data Operations in audits and inspections, preparing the team for audit readiness.

Required profile

• Proven experience in clinical data management, data architecture, governance, integration, profiling, quality, science, strategy, and master data.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Cross‑cultural experience and functional breadth in managing clinical data activities.
• Ability to recognise and resolve protocol issues impacting database design, validation and analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross‑functional collaboration.