Head Data42 Data Management

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Ireland Novartis Ireland Full time

Overview
Head Data42 Data Management & Data Products – Novartis Ireland.
Location: Basel, Switzerland or Dublin, Ireland.
Data42 is Novartis's data and analytics platform, enabling integration of data modalities (discovery, preclinical, clinical, Real World Data) at scale to support data-driven decision making.
The Head of Data Engineering and Data Products will design, build and maintain data solutions using Palantir Foundry and will foster AI/GenAI use to accelerate data delivery and democratize access to data and insights.
This role is a member of the Data42 Leadership Team and reports to the Global Head of Data42, with a team of approximately 50 internal and external members.
This role collaborates with stakeholders across the Data and Digital Organization and Novartis to deliver high-quality data and data products rapidly.
Your responsibilities
Define the vision and lead the cross-functional Data Engineering and Data Products team, staying current with emerging technologies.
Architect, design, maintain and optimize complex data pipelines to support data exploration, operational workflows and advanced analytics.
Ensure best practices for data ingestion, processing, validation, transformation and storage.
Implement processes that guarantee data quality, integrity, security, compliance and discoverability across platforms.
Advance the use of automation and AI to accelerate the quality, speed and breadth of data delivery.
Data Products
Design, build and operate scalable data product solutions using agentic workflows on Palantir Foundry to democratize data access with future needs in mind.
Establish and enforce security and compliance policies to safeguard data access and dissemination.
Collaborate across the Data and Digital Organization and Novartis to ensure timely delivery and alignment of activities with timelines.
Delivery And Operations
Define and track key metrics for data systems and product success.
Oversee project planning, delivery and ongoing support for data engineering and product development.
Drive continuous improvement by monitoring system performance, analyzing product data and responding to feedback.
Essential Requirements
PhD or master's degree in computer science or related discipline with 10–15+ years of pharma or biotech experience (R&D preferred).
Experience in data management, data engineering and data modeling across data domains; Clinical and Real World Data experience preferred.
Knowledge of CDISC data models/standards (SEND, SDTM, ADaM) and RWD data models/standards (OMOP).
Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-based data/AI/ML solutions (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, AWS SageMaker).
Strong strategic, enterprise mindset with a view to end-to-end data-driven decision making.
Proven global cross-functional leadership, coaching and talent development; ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Nice To Have
Proficiency in Palantir Foundry for integrating, managing and analyzing large datasets.
Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Benefits And Rewards
Read the handbook to learn about ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.
(No external links in this refined description.)
Additional Details
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Head Data42 Data Management

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Novartis Ireland Full time

    OverviewHead Data42 Data Management & Data Products – Novartis Ireland. Location: Basel, Switzerland or Dublin, Ireland.Data42 is Novartis's data and analytics platform, enabling integration of data modalities (discovery, preclinical, clinical, Real World Data) at scale to support data-driven decision making. The Head of Data Engineering and Data Products...

  • Data Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Dublin, Ireland Novartis Farmacéutica Full time

    Choose LocationChoose Location# Data Engineer - data42REQ-10056910Sep 22, 2025Ireland### SummaryJoin our team at data42!The vision of data42 is to inspire collaborative groundbreaking data and AI initiatives, to reimagine drug discovery at Novartis and accelerate time to market, ultimately transforming healthcare and improving lives.We are a small team...

  • Associate Director Data Science Data42

    2 weeks ago

    Dublin, Ireland Healthcare Businesswomen’S Association Full time

    Job Description SummaryThis role is all about understanding RWD and clinical data, serving science and innovation, connecting the right skills together to enable scientific insights and contribute to medical evidence generation with the use of Real World Data (RWD) using cutting edge data science and AI tools.Being part of Biomedical Research, the vision is...

  • Associate Director Data Science data42

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Novartis Ireland Full time

    OverviewAssociate Director Data Science data42 (Real World Data) role at Novartis Ireland.About The RoleThis role is all about understanding RWD and clinical data, serving science and innovation, connecting the right skills together to enable scientific insights and contribute to medical evidence generation with the use of RWD using cutting edge data science...

  • Data Engineer

    1 day ago

    Dublin Pike, Ireland Novartis Ireland Full time

    Overview Join to apply for the Data Engineer - data42 role at Novartis Ireland . Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Summary The vision of data42 is to inspire collaborative groundbreaking data and AI initiatives, to reimagine drug discovery at Novartis and accelerate time to market, ultimately transforming healthcare and...

  • Senior Expert Data Science

    7 days ago

    Dublin, Ireland Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Full time

    Job Description Summary Data42, a division of Biomedical Research, aims to empower Novartis’ research and development community by harnessing interconnected multimodal internal and external data in a securely governed platform. Our goal is to accelerate research across the continuum of research, clinical development and medical to unlock insights that...

  • Senior Expert Data Science

    3 weeks ago

    Dublin, Ireland Healthcare Businesswomen’S Association Full time

    Job Description SummaryData42, a division of Biomedical Research, aims to empower Novartis' research and development community by harnessing interconnected multimodal internal and external data in a securely governed platform.Our goal is to accelerate research across the continuum of research, clinical development and medical to unlock insights that support...

  • Director, Semantic Technologies Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Dublin, Ireland Novartis Ireland Full time

    OverviewDirector, Semantic Technologies Lead role at Novartis Ireland.The Semantic Technologies Lead (Director Level) is responsible for setting the strategic vision and leading the implementation of semantics and metadata standards within data42.This role ensures the integrity, scalability, and impact of semantic frameworks across data42's Pre-Clinical,...

  • Director, Semantic Technologies Lead

    5 days ago

    Dublin Pike, Ireland Novartis Ireland Full time

    Overview Director, Semantic Technologies Lead role at Novartis Ireland. The Semantic Technologies Lead (Director Level) is responsible for setting the strategic vision and leading the implementation of semantics and metadata standards within data42. This role ensures the integrity, scalability, and impact of semantic frameworks across data42’s...

  • Director, Semantic Technologies Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Novartis Ireland Full time

    OverviewDirector, Semantic Technologies Lead role at Novartis Ireland. The Semantic Technologies Lead (Director Level) is responsible for setting the strategic vision and leading the implementation of semantics and metadata standards within data42. This role ensures the integrity, scalability, and impact of semantic frameworks across data42's Pre-Clinical,...