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You will combine effective data management, statistical methods, machine learning and Artificial Intelligence to generate actionable insights, automate repeatable processes and contribute to solving unmet medical needs.\nYou will help manage the lifecycle of enterprise data from acquisition or creation through enrichment, consumption, retention and retirement, supporting the availability of useful, clean and accurate data throughout its lifecycle.\nWorking with stakeholders across the organization, you will translate complex analytical findings into compelling business insights through effective visualization, presentations and contextual storytelling. You will independently help shape strategy, manage budgets, coordinate projects and ensure appropriate resourcing within your area of responsibility.\nWhere the role has people-management responsibility, you will empower, guide, coach and develop the team.\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities\nTransform the way complex business problems are solved through effective data management, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, statistical methods and Machine Learning.\nTranslate complex analytical findings into clear recommendations for business users, using effective visualization and storytelling to influence strategic decisions, including with senior business leaders.\nEstablish effective approaches to managing data for analytical use and contribute to the development of Novartis data management and Data Science capabilities.\nCoordinate and prioritise resources across critical initiatives, proactively managing changing requirements, stakeholder expectations, operational risks and competing priorities.\nCollaborate with internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, external partners and institutions to solve critical business challenges and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and innovation.\nEvaluate emerging technologies, scientific software, visualization tools and computational approaches, selecting appropriate tools, data sources and analytical techniques for a broad range of business questions.\nProvide agile consulting and exploratory analysis for urgent and non-standard business challenges, and independently identify relevant scientific research and apply appropriate methodologies to business problems.\nContribute to the external scientific community through peer-reviewed publications, professional conferences and relevant cross-industry working groups.\nDepending on the career path, lead a team or function or provide deep scientific and technical expertise. Where leading people, empower and develop employees, provide coaching and create an environment that supports effective knowledge sharing, development and performance.\nEnsure activities meet applicable quality, ethical, health, safety and environmental requirements, including Novartis HSE and ISEC standards and applicable product-reporting responsibilities.\nDesirable Skills:\nSelection and implementation of appropriate data management and Data Science strategies for relevant programs.\nAchievement of applicable data management and advanced analytics program tollgates and governance endorsement.\nSuccessful delivery against agreed KPIs and data management and advanced analytics program objectives.\nWe offer permanent employment with 6 months of probation period. Submit your application with the CV in Slovenian and English language.\nBenefits & Rewards\nAt Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.\nExpected Annual Base Salary Range for role: €63,800.00 - €118,400.00 EUR Annually\nThe final salary offered will be determined based on relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with applicable Novartis pay-setting practices.\nIn addition to base salary, the Spain package may include:\nCompany Pension Plan\nLife and Accidental Insurance\nMeals/allowance or office canteen\nFlexible working hours\nBenefits and compensation are subject to applicable local legal requirements and any applicable collective bargaining arrangements. 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