[Hiring] Director, Market Access Patient Services and Medical Data Partnerships Lead @Novartis

Role Description

This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require 20% travel.

The Data Innovation, Partnerships and Products (DIPP) team sits within the Data Products and Foundations pillar of SPT and is focused on enabling trusted, scalable data access and partnerships that support improved decision-making across Novartis.

The Director, MAPS (Market Access, Patient Services) and Medical Data Partnerships Lead will play a critical role in establishing and managing strategic data partnerships that support the US Commercial organization and broader SPT priorities.

This position will be responsible for overseeing Novartis’s existing strategic data partnerships within DIPP to ensure compliance and quality are maintained and that Novartis teams have the appropriate systems, processes, and data access to meet business needs.

As the Director, MAPS and Medical Data Partnerships Lead, this role will focus on managing external data partnerships, monitoring spend, and ensuring that partnerships meet data needs, established data standards, governance expectations, and regulatory requirements.

The role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess partnership effectiveness, track partnership performance and spend, enforce data stewardship practices, and ensure data assets are leveraged effectively across the organization.

The role will also help identify new and innovative data offerings and evaluate where AI can be responsibly integrated into partnership models, data workflows, and commercial use cases to improve speed, insight generation, and enterprise value.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in establishing and managing data partnerships.
• Deep understanding of the data partnership landscape, including industry best practices for collaborating with external data providers.
• Experience working for a data vendor or working extensively with functional or therapeutic area data is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to navigate data-related risks—such as privacy, security, and compliance issues.
• Commitment to driving continuous improvement in the organization’s data partnership strategy.
• Curiosity and practical experience evaluating emerging data capabilities, including AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in establishing and managing data partnerships, with a strong focus on data governance, data management, or related roles.
• Expert understanding of data partnership principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Preferred experience working for a data vendor or partnering extensively with data vendors, functional teams, or therapeutic area teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy and security.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change in a complex organizational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.
• Performance-based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards.

Company Description

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.