Data Analytics Planning Manager

Key responsibilities

• Translate international digital, data and analytics strategies into a country-specific roadmap aligned with business priorities across Commercial, Medical Affairs and Value & Access.
• Own and maintain a federated, trusted view of business-critical data, defining data sources, processing rules, quality standards and governance in alignment with international frameworks.
• Design, deliver and continuously improve analytics, dashboards and reporting that support decision-making, KPI tracking and cross-functional performance management.
• Ensure compliant database management for Medical, Commercial and Access data, including data access rules, quality assurance and automation opportunities.
• Lead deployment, adoption and lifecycle management of marketing, medical and access technology platforms following international guidance and local needs.
• Define country-level digital product vision, objectives, success measures and implementation roadmap in close partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Enable IMEx and ICE technological readiness including platform configuration, tagging, content integration and analytics reporting.
• Drive change management, user adoption and training to maximize value realization from digital platforms and data solutions.
• Manage AI and GenAI use cases for customer engagement, medical, value & access and internal productivity, ensuring responsible and compliant implementation.
• Collect and translate local requirements to co-shape AI and digital roadmaps with international and regional teams.
• Oversee DAP budget and manage external technology vendors, ensuring performance against SLAs and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Foster a high-performance, innovative culture by leading through Novartis Leadership Expectations and supporting capability development.

Requirements

• University degree in bioscience, business administration or a quantitative/technical field, fluency in English and local language, with 5+ years of experience in pharma or biotech data, analytics or digital platform roles.
• Strong experience translating complex data, analytics and digital initiatives into clear business value and executive-ready insights.
• Hands-on understanding of advanced analytics, AI and machine learning concepts including responsible AI practices, risk management and impact measurement.
• Proven experience working within international data strategy, governance and compliance frameworks related to privacy, consent and promotional standards.
• Solid background in deploying and managing marketing, medical and access technology platforms within a matrix organization.
• Experience defining and scaling AI-enabled use cases across customer engagement, medical, value & access or internal productivity.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills across commercial, medical, access and global teams.
• Demonstrated ability to design KPI frameworks, automate reporting and drive adoption across diverse user groups.
• End-to-end vendor management experience including selection, contracting, performance management and benefits realization.
• Strong change management capabilities with focus on user enablement and sustainable adoption.
• High integrity mindset with strong understanding of industry compliance requirements and local regulations.
• Comfortable operating in complex environments and driving innovation, scalability and continuous improvement.

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.