Dir, MAPS (Market Access Patient Services)/Medical Data Partnerships Lead

Role: Senior leader overseeing external data partnerships within Novartis’s Data Innovation, Partnerships and Products team, focusing on enabling trusted, scalable data access for US Commercial and broader strategic priorities. Responsibilities: manage and optimize existing data partnerships ensuring compliance, quality, and alignment with business needs; develop and execute partnership strategies; monitor performance, spend, and data standards; collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate new data sources and AI integration opportunities; enforce data governance, security, and quality standards; facilitate data acquisition and stewardship practices; promote effective data usage across the organization. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master’s in Information Management, Computer Science, or related field; 8+ years of experience managing data vendor partnerships in pharma, healthcare, or related sectors; deep understanding of data management principles, industry standards, and regulatory compliance; strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills; experience translating business needs into data solutions and assessing emerging data capabilities. HighValue: extensive experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare data partnerships, with a focus on real-world evidence, medical insights, and AI-enabled data solutions. WorkSetup: remote U.S.; 20% travel.