Key Responsibilities
- Define how data is stored, consumed, integrated, and managed across systems and teams
- Collaborate with enterprise data owners to shape and implement data strategy
- Develop and document conceptual and logical data models for business processes
- Ensure alignment with Novartis data architecture principles and enterprise standards
- Partner with solution architects to design compliant, scalable data solutions
- Track and report key performance indicators for data architecture deliverables
- Maintain domain-specific data landscapes and data flow documentation
- Lead data architecture reviews and provide recommendations for improvement
- Coordinate resources and priorities across critical data initiatives
- Engage stakeholders to drive adoption of data governance and architecture best practices
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, engineering, or information technology
- 12+ years of total experience, including 8+ years in data architecture leadership
- Proven expertise in data modeling, metadata, and data governance tools
- Strong experience aligning data architecture with business strategy and stakeholder communication
- Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks like DCAM and DAMA-DMBOK
- 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
- Hands-on experience with tools like Collibra, Informatica, Reltio, Tibco EBX, and SQL
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills aligned with Novartis values