Choose LocationChoose Location### SummaryAs Associate Director, Technology & Platforms, you will contribute to shaping the end-to-end technology strategy, investment and be accountable for the lifecycle operations of GMA-owned and GMA influenced technology, platforms, data, digital, and AI systems and tools, guaranteeing future-readiness of data standards and technological foundations for Medical Affairs. You will ensure that Medical Affairs has future‑ready tools, high‑quality data, and fit‑for‑purpose platforms - empowering teams globally with insights, compliant operations, and technology that accelerates impact for patients.
Location: Barcelona, Spain #LI-Hybrid
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.### About the Role**Responsibilities:*** Lead end‑to‑end technology strategy, investment, and lifecycle operations for GMA‑owned and GMA‑influenced systems for assigned business domains and value streams.* Serve as Business Systems Owner for assigned platforms, ensuring functionality aligned to business needs.* Ensure high‑quality, compliant data standards through strong governance and partnership with Enterprise data teams.* Implement governance frameworks and controls, ensuring adherence to IT, e‑Compliance, and data protection standards.* Deliver analytics, reporting, and KPIs that enable data‑driven ways of working across Medical Affairs.* Identify and mitigate system risks and operational gaps globally, regionally, and locally.* Contribute to the development, review, and continuous improvement of system SOPs, GOPs, and working practices.* Lead system enhancements, technology roadmaps, and implementation of new capabilities based on business needs.* Drive change management strategies to support system adoption and effective use across the organisation.* Champion continuous improvement, enabling operational excellence, productivity, and seamless integration of new technologies.**Essential for the role:*** Significant experience in healthcare, technology, product management, or business transformation roles.* Bachelor’s degree in life sciences; advanced scientific or business degree desirable.* Strong understanding of drug development environments, including early research, clinical trials, safety, and data management.* Demonstrated success delivering high‑impact technology strategies or innovation roadmaps.* Strong understanding of governance frameworks and compliance requirements.* Proven ability to lead large matrix teams and influence senior stakeholders.* High learning agility, with comfort in complex, fast‑evolving environments.* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills across diverse audiences.**Desirable for the role:*** Experience leading enterprise‑scale technology change or digital transformation programmes.* Expertise in designing and improving business processes to strengthen quality, efficiency, and compliance.**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:**Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.**Why Novartis:****Benefits and Rewards:** Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.SpainREQ-10070535### Associate Director, Technology & PlatformsREQ-10070535### Associate Director, Technology & Platforms #J-18808-Ljbffr