摘要
Primary Location: Hyderabad, India
Other Locations: Prague, Czech Republic
Relocation Support: This role is based in Hyderabad, India. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Step into a pivotal role where your leadership will shape the future of clinical enablement through cutting-edge data platforms. As Program Manager in the Advanced Quantitative Science team, you’ll drive the delivery of QUANTA—our next-generation statistical compute platform—empowering biostatisticians and scientists to accelerate innovation. You’ll lead global, cross-functional teams, champion Agile practices, and ensure seamless execution of high-impact programs that transform how Novartis harnesses data for better patient outcomes.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of QUANTA platform within the SCAPE initiative
- Coordinate internal and external teams to meet program goals and timelines
- As a Release Train Engineer (RTE), facilitate Agile Release Train activities and cross-team alignment
- Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and GxP validation standards
- Engage stakeholders to define requirements and drive business value
- Present program updates and risks to senior leadership and steering committees
- Promote adoption of emerging tools and Agile ways of working to streamline program execution
- Support Agile delivery teams in adhering to DevOps processes, building efficiencies and ensuring timely releases
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in program or project management within IT delivery
- At least 5 years working in the Pharma or IT industry, including GxP IT solution delivery
- Proven track record managing Agile and Waterfall hybrid projects
- Hands-on experience as a Release Train Engineer with Agile Release Train leadership
- Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD processes, and tools like Jira
Desirable Requirements
- Familiarity with drug research, development, or commercialization portfolios
- Experience working in global, multicultural, and matrixed environments
Benefits and Rewards CZ:
Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement); 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Company car / Car Allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: http://www.novartis.cz
Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all
individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed
information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to
di.cz@novartis.com for CZ or diversityandinclu.india@novartis.com for India, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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