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Solution Delivery Associate Director

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Novartis

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Data
    Software Engineering
  • Barcelona

AI generated summary

  • You must have 10+ years in technical roles, SDLC expertise, strong data management skills, ability to explain concepts to non-techies, and experience in Pharma and regulated environments.
  • You will lead SDLC activities, ensuring requirements are met, provide database expertise, collaborate with vendors, manage project interdependencies, and coach project managers for success.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in technical role, including significant experience within programming and solution design.
  • Expert understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with proven track record in analyzing business processes, architecting, designing, developing and integrating complex, cross-divisional end to end technical solutions with large data volumes.
  • Strong expertise in on-premise and cloud application data management (e.g. Oracle & SQL), data integration and data quality.
  • Experience in integrating or implementing Commercial off-the-shelf products.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience and demonstrated capability to interact with senior IT and business stakeholders in an Agile environment.
  • Fluent in English (oral and written).
  • Clinical Data Management expertise.
  • Exposure to a wide wide range of technologies is preferred.
  • Experience in highly regulated environments, ideally in the Pharma industry, including on Computer System Validation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all activities related to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Serve as a highly technical-oriented service delivery expert, with deep expertise in full cycle software development life cycle (SDLC) from ideation to hypercare.
  • Lead all activities related to the SDLC, including requirement gathering, analysis, design, and hypercare, while ensuring the scope, quality, and business needs are met.
  • Provide database (including Oracle and SQL) and data integration expertise, working with on-premise custom-built applications as well as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions.
  • Verify the implementation aligns with the established architecture principles and quality requirements, working closely with infrastructure, quality, and architecture teams.
  • Connect the dots between various architecture groups and explain the architecture and data flow to stakeholders, ensuring their comfort and understanding.
  • Have experience in gathering and refining raw requirements, creating user stories, and developing business proposals to secure budget approvals for projects.
  • Collaborate with external vendors to ensure the successful implementation of projects, reviewing and assessing Statements Of Work (SOW) to optimize cost-effectiveness and availability of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
  • Work with the procurement team to ensure the SOW is operational and adhere to all quality processes.
  • Identify and resolve interdependencies among stakeholders, including upstream and downstream teams, to ensure on-time project delivery and manage project risks effectively.
  • Collaborate and coach project and program managers, asking sensible questions and providing expertise to drive project success.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Solution Delivery Associate Director.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Barcelona, Spain, with a hybrid work arrangement.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Associate Director, Solution Delivery?

The primary responsibilities include leading all activities related to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), requirement gathering, data integration expertise, and collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure project success.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in a technical role, deep expertise in SDLC, strong skills in data management (Oracle and SQL), and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

Is clinical trial experience necessary for this position?

While clinical data management expertise is desirable, it is not listed as a mandatory requirement for this position.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, Novartis is committed to helping associates thrive personally and professionally, offering various benefits and rewards.

Do I need to be fluent in any specific language for this role?

Yes, fluency in English, both oral and written, is required for this position.

Will Novartis provide relocation support for this position?

No, Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role; applicants should only apply if the location is accessible for them.

What type of work environment can I expect?

You can expect a collaborative and dynamic work environment focused on project delivery and collaboration with both technical and business stakeholders.

How does Novartis support its employees' work-life balance?

Novartis offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility in work arrangements to support employees in maintaining a balance between their professional and personal lives.

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Novartis is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As a leading global medicines company, we use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. In our quest to find new medicines, we consistently rank among the world’s top companies investing in research and development. Novartis products reach nearly 800 million people globally and we are finding innovative ways to expand access to our latest treatments. Around 108,000 people of more than 140 nationalities work at Novartis around the world.

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