Head of Data Governance, Anonymization and Quality
Novartis
13 days ago
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
IT
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement data governance policies and standards for Biomedical Research (BR), ensuring consistency, integrity, and compliance.
- Embed data governance principles into technology solutions, including “data governance as code.”
- Lead anonymization of Novartis patient-level data to enable compliant secondary research use on Data42.
- Collaborate with the Head of Data on enterprise data management (EDM) activities.
- Support execution of the BR data strategy by aligning with business and data governance requirements.
- Monitor and continuously improve data governance and data quality practices across BR, driving accountability and measurable outcomes.
- Ensure ongoing audit readiness via robust controls, documentation, and compliance processes.
- Serve as Deputy Enterprise Data Officer (EDO), providing leadership and continuity in data governance and oversight.
Essential Requirements:
- 15+ years of experience in Data Governance (or related), with strong interest in governance and AI application.
- PhD or MSc in Statistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Experience in drug discovery and/or life sciences; familiarity with clinical and real-world data; advanced knowledge in bioinformatics/computer science/related quantitative disciplines.
- Solid, practical AI understanding in business and scientific contexts; proven data analysis/data science expertise to derive actionable insights.
- Proven leader with a track record of leading and developing high-performing global teams.
- Extensive experience defining and delivering enterprise data strategies aligned to business objectives.
- Track record of driving innovation and scaling new technologies/data-driven approaches.
- Ability to excel in fast-paced environments; strong execution focus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
- Strong enterprise thinking with focus on Data Privacy and EDM stakeholders.
Desirable Requirements:
- Scientific background.
- Cybersecurity interest/experience related to data security.
- Familiarity with Palantir Foundry.
- Define and implement data governance policies and standards for Biomedical Research (BR), ensuring consistency, integrity, and compliance.
- Embed data governance principles into technology solutions, including “data governance as code.”
- Lead anonymization of Novartis patient-level data to enable compliant secondary research use on Data42.
- Collaborate with the Head of Data on enterprise data management (EDM) activities.
- Support execution of the BR data strategy by aligning with business and data governance requirements.
- Monitor and continuously improve data governance and data quality practices across BR, driving accountability and measurable outcomes.
- Ensure ongoing audit readiness via robust controls, documentation, and compliance processes.
- Serve as Deputy Enterprise Data Officer (EDO), providing leadership and continuity in data governance and oversight.
Essential Requirements:
- 15+ years of experience in Data Governance (or related), with strong interest in governance and AI application.
- PhD or MSc in Statistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Experience in drug discovery and/or life sciences; familiarity with clinical and real-world data; advanced knowledge in bioinformatics/computer science/related quantitative disciplines.
- Solid, practical AI understanding in business and scientific contexts; proven data analysis/data science expertise to derive actionable insights.
- Proven leader with a track record of leading and developing high-performing global teams.
- Extensive experience defining and delivering enterprise data strategies aligned to business objectives.
- Track record of driving innovation and scaling new technologies/data-driven approaches.
- Ability to excel in fast-paced environments; strong execution focus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
- Strong enterprise thinking with focus on Data Privacy and EDM stakeholders.
Desirable Requirements:
- Scientific background.
- Cybersecurity interest/experience related to data security.
- Familiarity with Palantir Foundry.