Quality Lead Data & Digital TRD QA

Summary

The Quality Lead Data & Digital TRD QA is responsible for overseeing, driving and implementing global data & digital (DDI) projects and initiatives within Technical Research and Development (TRD) Quality Assurance (QA). This role collaborates closely with relevant partners in TRD, Research & Development Quality (RDQ) and Operations Quality and leads the TRD QA DDI Network. The role incumbent ensures all DDI projects and related business processes are well supported by TRD QA and covered by change control as applicable. The role owner also drives digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions within TRD QA and is the 'Go to person' for related topics within this organization.

About The Role

• Key Responsibilities
• Leads the global TRD QA DDI Network with a team of direct and / or indirect reports. Is a direct member of DDI teams and boards with our partner functions. Leads the TRD QA network meetings as well as regular review board meetings with the TRD QA organization. Ensures direct and close communication with all TRD QA platforms.
• Ensures DDI projects impacting TRD and / or TRD QA are well supported. Takes accountability to cover related changes by (GMP) change control. Acts as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for TRD DDI Teams and ensures strong quality voice representation. Acts as Functional Representative for the 'IT Systems' process.
• Drives the TRD QA DDI agenda including organizational upskilling. Establishes a DDI strategy for TRD QA. Drives external engagement and know-how exchange, regularly evaluates TRD QA capabilities / capacities and proposes improvement plans. Proposes and owns digital projects to improve ways of working in TRD GMP areas and within TRD QA.
• Develops quality know-how to enable extended use of AI tools in TRD in a GMP compliant manner.
• Leads complex global DDI projects directly or contributes as TRD QA representative. Is a member of global TRD and / or TRD QA Data & Digital Projects and acts as TRD QA SPOC. For complex projects with more than one TRD QA member : Leads the TRD QA sub-team and ensures 'one voice' during decision making. Applies TRD QA project management standards and processes.
• Ensures high GMP standards during ideation, project phase and implementation. Holds the team accountable for GMP compliant change control execution.
• Is an ambassador of Novartis values and behaviors. Fosters an open and collaborative environment. Identifies needs and opportunities for support and encourage ideas to improve processes and day-to-day work.
• Applies AI based technologies as a role model enabling TRD QA to remain innovative, competitive and compliant

Essential Requirements

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Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

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Skills Required

Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Digital Transformation, AI ML, Regulatory Compliance