Director, Patient Intelligence Strategy – Governance

Novartis

. Lead the strategy, governance, standardization, and evolution of enterprise patient intelligence capabilities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $185,500 - $344,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient intelligence strategy, governance, and analytics, with a strong focus on establishing frameworks and standards for data-driven decision making in healthcare. Proven ability to translate business objectives into scalable analytics capabilities and lead cross-functional initiatives within complex organizations.

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Patient AnalyticsData StrategyGovernance FrameworksHealthcare AnalyticsCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Patient IntelligenceBusiness RulesData Needs DefinitionPatient KPIsMeasurement MethodologiesAgile DeliveryCapability RoadmapsPatient JourneyCare PathwayPrecision Health

Soft Skills

PartnershipCollaborationCommunicationPrioritizationValue Realization

Tools & Technologies

EMREHRHealthcare Data AssetsPatient ClaimsSpecialty Pharmacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree in Public HealthEpidemiologyHealthcare AnalyticsData ScienceLife SciencesBusiness

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyHealthcareLife SciencesPatient Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy, governance, standardization, and evolution of enterprise patient intelligence capabilities
Define patient intelligence requirements, business rules, standards, and data needs with Strategy, Platforms & Technology Data Strategy
Serve as enterprise business owner for patient intelligence frameworks, patient analytics standards, business rules, governance processes, and reusable enterprise assets
Define how patient intelligence is structured, governed, standardized, and adopted across the organization
Establish common business definitions, decision frameworks, methodologies, and requirements for consistent, trusted, reusable patient insights
Own patient intelligence strategy, standards, business rules, frameworks, patient KPIs, governance processes, business requirements, and enterprise assets
Define needed patient intelligence capabilities, governance methods, success measures, and support for enterprise decision making
Guide patient intelligence requirements, prioritization, governance, adoption, and value realization as the primary business partner
Share responsibility with HYD counterparts for common standards, coordinated roadmaps, reusable solutions, and execution across geographies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8+ years of experience in patient analytics, healthcare analytics, commercial analytics, data strategy, insights, or related disciplines
Bachelor's degree required
Advanced degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Healthcare Analytics, Data Science, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field preferred
Experience translating business objectives into scalable analytics, data, and technology capabilities
Experience establishing governance frameworks, standards, business rules, or measurement methodologies
Strong track record partnering with business, analytics, data, and technology organizations
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives within complex matrix organizations
Experience supporting patient, customer, market, or healthcare-related decision making
Experience managing capability roadmaps, backlogs, prioritization processes, or agile delivery partnerships
Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences organizations desirable
Experience with patient claims, specialty pharmacy, longitudinal patient, EMR/EHR, or healthcare data assets desirable
Experience with patient journey, care pathway, patient identification, or precision health initiatives desirable
Experience partnering with enterprise data strategy, master data, or governance organizations desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based cash incentive
Eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards, depending on the level of the role
Health benefits
Life benefits
Disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Vacation
Personal days
Holidays
Other leaves
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities