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Associate Director Technology & Scientific Computing

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 11, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/ M.Sc/ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Data Science Specialist – Development, Innovative Medicines

Location: Hyderabad, India
Company / Legal Entity: Novartis Healthcare Private Limited (IN10)
Division: Development
Business Unit: Innovative Medicines
Functional Area: Research & Development
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Shift Work: No


About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong quantitative background to join our team. The role involves contributing to data science projects while ensuring adherence to GxP principles and computer systems validation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead or contribute to Data Science projects.

  • Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including business, IT, and quality teams.

  • Apply technical skills in R, RShiny, Python, and other scientific open-source software.

  • Utilize RStudio/Posit products (e.g., RStudio/Posit Workbench, RStudio/Posit Connect) for project execution.

  • Ensure compliance with general GxP and computer systems validation principles.

  • Understand and optimize interactions between technical and business processes.

  • Maintain a systematic approach with strong attention to detail.

  • Exhibit a solution-oriented mindset in problem-solving.

  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing (English).

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Master’s or PhD preferred).

  • Experience leading Data Science projects is a plus.

  • Strong knowledge of R, RShiny, Python, and scientific open-source software.

  • Familiarity with RStudio/Posit products is preferred.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


Why Join Novartis

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives, and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. Our associates drive us each day to achieve our ambitions.

Benefits & Rewards:

  • Comprehensive benefits and rewards to support your personal and professional growth.

  • Learn more in the Novartis Life Handbook.

Diversity & Inclusion:

  • Novartis is committed to building an inclusive work environment and diverse teams reflective of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility & Accommodation:

  • Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

  • Contact: diversityandincl.india@novartis.com (include job requisition number).


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