Associate Director, Technology & Scientific Computing

Novartis is hiring an Associate Director, Technology & Scientific Computing in Hyderabad, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Novartis.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include R, Python and data reporting.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 846 other open roles at Novartis.
The role was posted within the past week.

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Lead technical operations and analytics solutions for pharmaceutical clinical trials using R and Python.

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data-reportingoperations-handlingteam-managementwaterfall-model

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Operations Lead with Pharmaceutical domain expertise and knowledge of R/Python programming/latest technology platforms to support a global pharmaceutical Operations engagement.
This role will act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, biostatisticians, statistical programmers, and technical delivery teams. The candidate will be responsible for translating clinical, statistical, and operational requirements into scalable R-based analytics solutions, automation workflows, and enterprise reporting solutions.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate good domain understanding of clinical trials, ability to manage Operations on varied technology platforms , along with the ability to independently manage initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary interface between cross functional stakeholders, biostatisticians, statistical programmers, and technical teams.
Lead requirement gathering workshops and support translating clinical/statistical needs into structured functional and technical specifications.
Manage small team with oversight on their work deliverables ensuring productive outcomes.
Oversee design and delivery of key releases and ensure end-to-end requirement traceability across development, validation, and deployment phases.
Ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and adherence to documentation and governance standards.

Essential Requirements

12-14 years of experience in analytics, statistical programming, or software development. Proven experience in pharmaceutical or clinical research domain engagements with good understanding of clinical trial lifecycle
Knowledge of emerging Technologies/Technology platforms and Operations.
Team Management experience

Skills Desired

Analytical Analysis, Data Reporting, Decision Making, Operational Excellence, Operations Handling, Problem Solving, Results-Oriented, Team Management, Waterfall Model

How we rate this

Associate Director, Technology & Scientific Computing at Novartis rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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Key facts

Associate Director, Technology & Scientific Computing is an open job at Novartis.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Hyderabad (Office).
The job was posted on October 30, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Novartis. Apply on Novartis

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Data ReportingOperations HandlingTeam ManagementWaterfall ModelRPython

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