Novartis

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Senior Principal Data Scientist

San Diego, USA

Full time

Role Overview

As a Senior Principal Data Scientist, you will play a critical leadership role in transforming complex scientific and business challenges into actionable insights that accelerate innovation and improve patient outcomes.

About Novartis

At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine through data, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation.

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Build trusted partnerships with scientific, operational, and digital stakeholders across the global research organization.

Serve as a trusted advisor to US stakeholders, helping shape data and digital opportunities in alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.

Drive adoption, stakeholder alignment, and successful implementation of the BR Data Strategy, associated governance frameworks, and supporting data and digital capabilities in alignment with the Complex Modalities Data Domain.

Lead business analysis, requirements gathering, and discovery activities for scientific data and digital initiatives by translating scientific workflows, business requirements, and strategic objectives into scalable solutions.

Drive adoption of enterprise platforms, data products, and digital capabilities, with a focus on enabling efficient data capture, data visualization, and automated data flows.

Lead and co-lead cross-functional and global initiatives through matrix leadership and stakeholder influence, without direct managerial authority.

Requirements & Eligibility

Advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.Sc.) in Life Sciences, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field
8+ years of experience within pharmaceutical or biotechnology R&D, including experience working across scientific, data, and digital functions
Strong understanding of scientific data management, data governance, and research data ecosystems
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to translate business challenges into solutions that deliver measurable impact and drive strategic outcomes
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and influencing skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels

Required Skills & Tech

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business Value CreationChange ManagementData GovernanceData LiteracyData QualityData VisualizationDeep LearningStakeholder EngagementSQLPythonR

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Role Highlights

Posted Date

3 Oct 2026

Salary

$160,300 to $297,700 per year

Experience

8+ years