Principal Clinical Data Scientist

Job Description Summary

Hybrid Working:
This role requires a hybrid working model based in East Hanover, New Jersey, with an expectation of 12 days per month onsite.

Novartis cannot sponsor visas for this location.

Location:

East Hanover, United States

Relocation Support:
This role is based in East Hanover, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Imagine shaping the data that brings life‑changing medicines to patients faster. As a Principal Clinical Data Scientist at Novartis, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, quality, and timeliness of clinical trial data across entire programs or assigned trials. You will lead end‑to‑end data management activities, overseeing study delivery, driving key performance indicators, and ensuring inspection‑ready data that supports timely submissions to health authorities.

By introducing innovative, data‑driven solutions, you will enable efficient and high‑quality drug development. Working at the heart of cross‑functional clinical trial teams, you will collaborate closely with data quality experts, clinical teams, and external partners, fostering a high‑performing, well‑organized team environment. Your work will directly influence clinical decision‑making and ultimately help improve outcomes for patients worldwide.

• Lead end‑to‑end data management for multiple clinical trials or across programs from Phase I to IV.
• Drive study and/or program‑level data strategies aligned with therapeutic area and organizational objectives.
• Coordinate internal and external data scientists to ensure high‑quality, timely study delivery.
• Provide expert input to protocol design, ensuring data quality, feasibility, and efficient data collection.
• Identify and resolve data‑related risks impacting database design, analysis, or reporting outcomes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to communicate study progress, timelines, and key data management insights.
• Oversee design and standardization of electronic case report forms and data structures.
• Ensure audit readiness, quality control, and reliability of clinical databases and deliverables.
• Apply advanced tools and industry standards to enable robust reporting and data visualization.
• Contribute to process improvements and act as a data management expert in complex problem‑solving.

• Bachelors degree in life sciences, computer science, pharmacy, nursing, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing clinical trial data across multiple studies and delivering to deadlines. Ideally, a minimum of 7+ years experience in clinical data management.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, good clinical practice, and medical terminology.
• Advanced ability to analyze and interpret data using programming or graphical user interface tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills in cross‑functional, global team environments.
• Ability to identify risks, solve complex problems, and implement effective data management solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to influence stakeholders across functions and organizations.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and sharing knowledge to support team and project success.

The salary for this position is expected to range between  -  USD per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, 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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