Job ID
REQ-10078395
Date: Jun 22, 2026
Location: Basel, Switzerland
#LI-Hybrid 3 days/week in office
Position Summary
Internal job title: Head of Data Governance, Anonymization and Quality, Data42
Data42 is Novartis' enterprise data and AI platform, integrating clinical, research, and real-world data to drive advanced analytics and expedite the discovery and development of innovative medicines.
As a crucial member of the Data42 leadership team, the Head of Data Governance, Anonymization and Quality will establish and enforce data governance frameworks, standards, and controls to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of high-quality, trusted information across the organization. The successful candidate will be a driven, self-motivated leader, pivotal in the anonymization of patient data to facilitate secondary research while upholding privacy and compliance requirements. This role will also act as the Deputy EDO and co-lead the Biomedical Research (BR) Governance Board, collaborating with the Head of Data / EDO to enhance effective data governance and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement data governance policies and standards for BR, ensuring consistency, integrity, and compliance across the organization.
- Partner with the Head of Data and Platform to integrate data governance principles into technological solutions, including data governance as code.
- Lead the anonymization of Novartis patient-level data to facilitate compliant secondary research use on Data42.
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Data on enterprise data management (EDM) activities.
- Support the execution of the BR data strategy by ensuring alignment with business and data governance requirements.
- Continuously monitor and improve data governance and data quality practices across BR, driving accountability and measurable outcomes.
- Maintain ongoing audit readiness through robust controls, documentation, and compliance processes.
- Serve as Deputy Enterprise Data Officer (EDO), providing leadership, guidance, and continuity in data governance and oversight activities.
Essential Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in Data Governance or related field, with a strong interest in Governance and Application of AI.
- PhD or MSc in Statistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Experience in drug discovery and/or life sciences, with an understanding of data-driven research environments and familiarity with clinical and real-world data, complemented by advanced knowledge in bioinformatics or related fields.
- Solid understanding and practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in both business and scientific contexts, with proven expertise in data analysis, data science, and deriving actionable insights from complex datasets.
- Proven leadership capabilities, with a strong track record of developing high-performing global teams.
- Extensive experience in defining and delivering enterprise data strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and embed new technologies or data-driven approaches at scale.
- Strong focus on execution and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
- Effective collaboration across organizational boundaries.
- A strong enterprise thinking mindset, especially in relation to Data Privacy and Enterprise Data Management (EDM) stakeholders.
Desirable Requirements
- A scientific background would be an advantage.
- Interest or experience in cybersecurity related to data security.
- Familiarity with Palantir Foundry.
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Salary Range
CHF142,100.00 - CHF263,900.00
Division
Biomedical Research
Business Unit
Research
Location
Switzerland
Site
Basel (City)
Company / Legal Entity
C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
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