AD, Data Governance Solutions Lead (3 Openings)
Core
Lead enterprise data governance capabilities to make data easier to understand, access, protect, and use with confidence across Novartis.
Role type
Associate Director, Data Governance Solutions Lead
Builds
Enterprise governance frameworks, KPI councils, governance platforms (catalog, lineage, glossary), and fine-grained data access controls.
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharma / Data Governance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Data governance frameworks, SQL, Snowflake, Data lineage, Metadata management, Data contracts, Vendor management, Policy-based access control, HIPAA/GDPR compliance
Preferred skills
Pharma/Life Sciences industry experience, Immuta/Privacera/Satori, Non-human identity access design, Agentic AI data access
Technologies
Collate, OpenMetadata, Atlan, Collibra, Alation, Snowflake, Immuta, Privacera, Satori
Responsibilities
Define and improve governance frameworks, policies, and standards; Partner with business and tech stakeholders to align priorities; Establish ownership and escalation paths for governance decisions; Lead cross-functional forums for timely decisions; Develop reporting and scorecards on governance maturity; Manage external vendors and implementation partners.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
