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AD, Data Governance Lead

Novartis · East Hanover · Global

Posted 60+ days ago

Health Informatics
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Not yet analysed
Demand70
Career growth75
Healthcare fit65
Remote potential60
5-year outlook
Data governance leads in pharma typically command strong salaries, with growth as data regulations tighten. Expect above-average compensation, but exact figures depend on location and experience.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
lead
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-06

Intelligence details

Why this is worth applying to

Clinicians with data management or informatics experience should consider this role as a bridge to pharma data leadership. It leverages clinical knowledge for data quality and compliance, but requires strong governance expertise.

Who should apply

Doctors, nurses, or pharmacists with experience in clinical data management, health informatics, or quality improvement, and a track record in data governance or regulatory compliance.

CV angle

Highlight clinical data handling, familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., GCP, HIPAA), and any experience with data quality, metadata management, or cross-functional data projects. Emphasize ability to translate clinical workflows into data requirements.

Skills to highlight

  • Data Governance
  • Data Quality Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Metadata Management
  • Clinical Data Standards
  • Process Improvement
  • Pharmaceutical R&D Data

Role summary

A senior data governance lead at Novartis responsible for overseeing data governance frameworks, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and quality across the organization, likely in a pharmaceutical R&D or commercial context.

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