Associate Director, Technology – Scientific Computing

Novartis

. Act as the primary interface between cross-functional stakeholders, biostatisticians, statistical programmers, and technical teams .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeHyderabad • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing cross-functional teams and translating clinical and statistical needs into functional specifications, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective project delivery within the pharmaceutical or clinical research domain.

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Team Management ExperienceR ProgrammingPython ProgrammingClinical Trial Lifecycle KnowledgeRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

AnalyticsStatistical ProgrammingSoftware DevelopmentRequirement GatheringFunctional SpecificationsEnd-to-End Requirement TraceabilityValidationDeployment

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Emerging TechnologiesTechnology PlatformsOperations Management

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalClinical ResearchAudit ReadinessDocumentation StandardsGovernance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary interface between cross-functional stakeholders, biostatisticians, statistical programmers, and technical teams
Lead requirement-gathering workshops
Translate clinical and statistical needs into structured functional and technical specifications
Manage a small team and oversee work deliverables
Ensure productive outcomes
Oversee the design and delivery of key releases
Ensure end-to-end requirement traceability across development, validation, and deployment phases
Ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and adherence to documentation and governance standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

12-14 years of experience in analytics, statistical programming, or software development
Proven experience in pharmaceutical or clinical research domain engagements
Good understanding of the clinical trial lifecycle
Knowledge of emerging technologies, technology platforms, and operations
Team management experience
Knowledge of R/Python programming and latest technology platforms
Ability to manage operations across varied technology platforms
Ability to independently manage initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams