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Clinical Data Analytics Lead

Novartis
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
8 May 26, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Data Analytics Lead

Company: Novartis
Job ID: REQ-10078036
Department: Development
Functional Area: Research & Development
Primary Location: Hyderabad
Alternative Location: Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-time, Regular
Posted Date: 25 May 2026


Job Summary

The Clinical Data Analytics Lead role at Novartis is responsible for leading clinical data analytics strategy, risk-based data review initiatives, and advanced analytical solutions that improve clinical data quality, operational efficiency, and patient safety.

The position focuses on enabling data-driven decision-making through innovative analytics, AI adoption, automation, and collaboration across Clinical Data Operations (CDO), Central Monitoring, and Risk-based Quality Management (RbQM) teams.


Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Data Analytics & Insights

  • Support:

    • Data Management (DM) Leads

    • Data Quality Teams (DQT)

in generating:

  • Planned data insights

  • Ad-hoc analytics

  • Operational intelligence

  • Translate complex clinical and operational data into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.


2. Risk-Based Data Review & Quality Management

  • Partner with:

    • Central Monitoring (CM)

    • Risk-based Quality Management (RbQM) teams

to promote risk-based data review strategies.

  • Contribute to:

    • Exploratory data quality management plans

    • Data review optimization

    • Critical-to-quality (CtQ) risk identification

  • Enhance:

    • Data quality

    • Site experience

    • Patient safety outcomes


3. Analytics Solution Design & Deployment

  • Lead end-to-end design and implementation of:

    • Clinical analytics solutions

    • Reporting frameworks

    • Data review tools

  • Support deployment of user-friendly tools for:

    • Data discrepancy detection

    • Anomaly identification

    • Operational monitoring

  • Improve analytical workflows and solution performance continuously.


4. AI, Automation & Innovation

  • Promote responsible adoption of:

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    • Machine Learning (ML)

    • Automation technologies

  • Develop:

    • Proof-of-concepts (PoCs)

    • AI-enabled analytics solutions

    • Scalable innovation initiatives

  • Support production deployment of approved AI use cases.


5. Cross-functional Collaboration & Strategy

  • Drive collaboration across:

    • Clinical Data Operations

    • Data Quality teams

    • Monitoring teams

    • Clinical stakeholders

  • Use expertise in:

    • Disease areas

    • Protocol design

    • Data standards

to improve data strategy and operational execution.


6. Documentation & Continuous Learning

  • Develop and maintain:

    • Technical documentation

    • Analytics methodologies

    • Process guidelines

  • Stay updated on:

    • Emerging technologies

    • Data analytics trends

    • AI innovations

    • Industry best practices

  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.


Required Qualifications

Experience

  • Strong experience in:

    • Clinical Data Management

    • Clinical data analytics

    • Risk-based Quality Management (RbQM)

    • Pharmaceutical or clinical research environments

  • Proven track record in:

    • Operational excellence

    • Clinical analytics strategy

    • Cross-functional collaboration


Required Technical Skills

Clinical Data & Regulatory Expertise

  • Expertise in:

    • Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems

    • Data hubs

    • Metadata management tools

  • Strong understanding of:

    • CDISC standards

    • SDTM

    • ADaM

    • Regulatory frameworks

    • Data governance principles


Analytics & Programming

  • Experience with:

    • Power BI

    • Tableau

    • SAS

    • R

    • Python

  • Ability to:

    • Analyze large datasets

    • Build analytics solutions

    • Communicate insights effectively


AI & Automation

  • Exposure to:

    • AI/ML technologies

    • Automation tools

    • Cloud-based analytics solutions

  • Understanding of responsible AI implementation practices.


Required Competencies

Analytical & Problem-solving Skills

  • Strong capability to:

    • Detect data anomalies

    • Identify operational risks

    • Generate actionable insights

  • Ability to support data-driven decision-making.


Communication & Stakeholder Management

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to explain complex analytics findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Experience collaborating with global and cross-functional teams.


Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Proactive mindset toward:

    • Process optimization

    • Technology adoption

    • Innovation initiatives

  • Commitment to continuous learning and operational excellence.


Working at Novartis

Novartis is a global healthcare company focused on reimagining medicine through scientific innovation, advanced technology, and patient-centered healthcare solutions.

Employees gain opportunities to:

  • Work on impactful healthcare innovations

  • Collaborate globally

  • Develop expertise in advanced analytics and AI

  • Contribute to improving patient outcomes worldwide