Head of Technology and Data Management
- Employer
- Novartis
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Feb 9, 2023
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- Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Information Technology
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Pharma
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Job Description
2023 will see Sandoz become a standalone organization! As a global market leader in Generics and Biosimilar medicine, Sandoz is stepping forward from a position of strength! Those joining Sandoz in the coming months will help shape the future of the company, it’s growth, innovation, culture and how Sandoz impacts the lives of millions. These will be careers with genuine impact! This is one such role!
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Leading the Systems Technology and data management global team of internal and external resources as well as leading the related long-term strategy and team development plan. Ensuring all objectives for PS are met with regards to systems
• Developing and maintaining global and local IT systems, processes and procedures for PS, collection / follow-up of adverse events, and other safety information, as well as maintaining a well-functioning vigilance system and regulatory compliance with device vigilance regulations worldwide
• Managing system life cycle in collaboration with IT - system support and project delivery, including overseeing performance / governance of external service providers for IT systems
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to drive innovation and technology advancement, including representation in user groups for key systems. Driving process automation to increase quality, efficiency, and productivity
• Driving Global Sandoz pharmacovigilance (PV) strategy, PV system and worldwide compliance with safety regulations, interfacing with Health Authorities and external stakeholders ensuring pharmacovigilance inspection readiness and support inspections and audits as required
• Leading worldwide Patient Safety system application of uniform standards, policies, procedures, and metrics.
• Driving and managing change / adjustment of organizational structure and processes and leading development and implementation of vigilance systems and business continuity plans
• Owning team’s budget, contributing to talent and development, training, performance management, and optimal resource management
Diversity & Inclusion / EEO
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced degree (e.g. MS, MBA, PhD) in Life Sciences or Information Technology desirable. At least 10 years industry (pharma drug development, ideally in patient safety) experience, broad experience in PV, knowledge of drug safety regulatory requirements
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in an international, cross-functional environment, management training and experience, strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• At least 3 years of experience working within IT projects, with a thorough understanding of the issues revolving around aligning technology with business needs
• Thorough understanding of systems operations, knowledge of Argus (preferred) or ARISg system administration and operation required
• Excellent understanding of patient safety, clinical development, quality and regulatory standards and policies relevant to PS functions, familiar with operational and scientific aspects of drug development
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, responding to inspectors, and managing related team actions. Fluent in spoken and written English
Why Sandoz?
500 million patients were touched by Sandoz generic and biosimilar medicines in 2021 and while we’re proud of this, we know there is more we could do to continue to help pioneer access to medicines for people around the world.
How will we do this? We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could achieve here at Sandoz!
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2023 will see Sandoz become a standalone organization! As a global market leader in Generics and Biosimilar medicine, Sandoz is stepping forward from a position of strength! Those joining Sandoz in the coming months will help shape the future of the company, it’s growth, innovation, culture and how Sandoz impacts the lives of millions. These will be careers with genuine impact! This is one such role!
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Leading the Systems Technology and data management global team of internal and external resources as well as leading the related long-term strategy and team development plan. Ensuring all objectives for PS are met with regards to systems
• Developing and maintaining global and local IT systems, processes and procedures for PS, collection / follow-up of adverse events, and other safety information, as well as maintaining a well-functioning vigilance system and regulatory compliance with device vigilance regulations worldwide
• Managing system life cycle in collaboration with IT - system support and project delivery, including overseeing performance / governance of external service providers for IT systems
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to drive innovation and technology advancement, including representation in user groups for key systems. Driving process automation to increase quality, efficiency, and productivity
• Driving Global Sandoz pharmacovigilance (PV) strategy, PV system and worldwide compliance with safety regulations, interfacing with Health Authorities and external stakeholders ensuring pharmacovigilance inspection readiness and support inspections and audits as required
• Leading worldwide Patient Safety system application of uniform standards, policies, procedures, and metrics.
• Driving and managing change / adjustment of organizational structure and processes and leading development and implementation of vigilance systems and business continuity plans
• Owning team’s budget, contributing to talent and development, training, performance management, and optimal resource management
Diversity & Inclusion / EEO
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced degree (e.g. MS, MBA, PhD) in Life Sciences or Information Technology desirable. At least 10 years industry (pharma drug development, ideally in patient safety) experience, broad experience in PV, knowledge of drug safety regulatory requirements
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in an international, cross-functional environment, management training and experience, strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• At least 3 years of experience working within IT projects, with a thorough understanding of the issues revolving around aligning technology with business needs
• Thorough understanding of systems operations, knowledge of Argus (preferred) or ARISg system administration and operation required
• Excellent understanding of patient safety, clinical development, quality and regulatory standards and policies relevant to PS functions, familiar with operational and scientific aspects of drug development
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, responding to inspectors, and managing related team actions. Fluent in spoken and written English
Why Sandoz?
500 million patients were touched by Sandoz generic and biosimilar medicines in 2021 and while we’re proud of this, we know there is more we could do to continue to help pioneer access to medicines for people around the world.
How will we do this? We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could achieve here at Sandoz!
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Company
At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine.
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. We use innovative science and technology to address some of society's most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible.
Novartis has one of the industry’s most competitive pipelines. Many of these projects, which include new molecular entities as well as additional indications and different formulations for marketed products, are for medicines that could significantly advance treatment standards for patients worldwide.
We have entered an exciting era in health and biomedical innovation. Powered by our incredible colleagues, supported by our flexible-hybrid working model, new AI powered learning, personal growth and career platform and a refreshed commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion, we are well-poised to help lead this transformative moment for our industry and for ourselves. Join Us!
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