Clinical Data Strategy Expert, Associate Director

Band

Level 5

Cambridge MA
Internal:
Associate Director
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The Associate Director, Clinical Data Strategy is a strategic leadership role within Translational Medicine (TM), responsible for shaping and driving end-to-end clinical data strategies at the program and trial level. This role ensures that clinical data is planned, structured, and leveraged effectively from early development through execution, enabling high-quality, decision-ready data to support portfolio progression and data-driven decision‑making. Working in close partnership with cross‑functional stakeholders, the Associate Director provides strategic oversight, governance, and expertise to align data strategy with scientific, operational, and regulatory objectives across the TM portfolio.

• Define and drive study- and program-level data strategies in the Neuroscience (primary) and other (secondary) disease areas ensuring alignment of assessment selection, performance, collection, and data flow with scientific, operational, and regulatory objectives
• Partner with Clinical, Medical, Data Management, Biostatistics, and Therapeutic Area experts to ensure assessment selection is feasible, well‑defined, and executable
• Guide data and assessment strategy consistency across studies/programs/therapy areas, ensuring prioritization, risk visibility, and alignment with TM portfolio objectives
• Lead improvements in data and endpoint planning, acquisition, and usability, including optimization of complex or novel endpoint data capture and quality, and adoption of innovative technologies and streamlined processes

• Advanced scientific degree with relevant experience in clinical trial management, data management, or PRO/COA usage in a Pharmaceutical/CRO or clinical site/functional endpoint environment
• Strong understanding of clinical development, study planning, and trial operations with direct experience in Neuroscience disease populations
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and influence stakeholders
• Track record of driving strategic planning, innovation, and process improvement

The salary for this position is expected to range between: $152,800-$283,400/year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance‑based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US‑based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time‑off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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• Budget Management
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Trial Protocols
• Clinical Trials
• Coaching
• Cross‑Functional Teamwork
• Data Analysis
• Learning Design
• Risk Management
• Risk Monitoring