Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of taxonomy and process strategies that enable self-service analytics and democratized access to content supply chain operations KPIs across the MPPOE organization.
• Define, track, and report on KPIs and success metrics to measure the impact of process improvements and operational effectiveness.
• Manage and integrate multiple platforms, including Power BI, to support business needs and ensure quality, scalability, and usability.
• Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions and vice versa, ensuring alignment between stakeholders across Commercial, Medical, Compliance, IT, MarTech, and other functions.
• Functionally oversee a small, globally distributed team of direct reports, including Managers and Associate Managers, with potential for future growth.
• Ensure adherence to content operations KPI governance and data quality frameworks, promoting best practices in measurement stewardship and compliance.
• Communicate key reporting and measurement concepts in clear, accessible language to stakeholders at all levels.
• Support and guide the team in reporting on and understanding the MLR (Medical, Legal, Regulatory) approval process, with a focus on systems such as Aprimo and Veeva Vault PromoMats,.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and tools in content operations, reporting, and process optimization, recommending innovations where appropriate.
• Partner with IT and other enabling functions to ensure seamless integration of data tools and platforms.

Essential Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or process effectiveness roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or other highly regulated industry
• At least 3 years managing an international team with experience collaborating across time zones and a proven history in developing your direct reports.
• Proven experience managing Power BI environments and other enterprise data platforms (eg, Snowflake, AWS, DataIku, DataBricks). Power BI PI-300 certified with hands-on knowledge of coding languages such as Python, SQL, DAX, Workflow Definition Language (WDL), Power Fx, and Power Automate.
• Established background of defining and tracking OKRs and KPIs to measure operational effectiveness
• Experience with content operations KPI governance, data quality frameworks, and technical implementation or integration of systems and solutions.
• Familiarity with MLR systems and processes (e.g., Aprimo and Veeva Vault PromoMats) and understanding of AI technologies and their application in content operations
• Strong project management and cross-functional stakeholder engagement capabilities with the ability to make critical decisions, lead, or influence teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, especially in translating data into actionable insights.
• Strategic thinking with a strong analytical mindset and a commitment to process excellence/continuous improvement, with a focus on meeting the needs of internal and external customers

Desirable Requirements:

• Agile Scrum Master, Product Owner certification, or Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or above)
• Hands-on knowledge of R or JavaScript

Novartis Compensation Summary: The salary for this position is expected to range between $132,300 and $245,700 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.