Associate Director Technology & Scientific Computing

Job Description Summary

Responsible for scientific data analysis, applications, architecture, support, system engineering, etc. The individual typically designs or works with informatics solutions specifically for Research. The role requires expertise in Informatics and / or Informatics Systems with a good knowledge of Research

Job Description

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field Preferred : Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field
• Experience in leading Data Science projects is preferred. Good knowledge of R, RShiny and other Scientific Open Source software is preferred.
• Deep understanding of general GxP and computer systems validation principles
• Willingness to learn about the relationship and interaction between technical and business processes and the drive to help shape both
• Familiarity with R, python, and RStudio / Posit products (e.g., RStudio / Posit Workbench, RStudio / Posit Connect).
• Ability to understand and communicate with many different stakeholders, e.g., those in business, IT and quality.
• A systematic approach and great attention to detail
• A solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language)

Why Novartis :

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here : https : / / www.novartis.com / about / strategy / people-and-culture

You’ll receive : You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https : / / www.novartis.com / careers / benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion :

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message

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Skills Desired

Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Data Science, People Management, R&D (Research And Development), Solution Design, Waterfall Model