Program Manager DDIT DEV Clinical Enablement, Advanced Quantitative Science

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Level 6

Job Description Summary

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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.

Job Description

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: https://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.

Skills Desired

Analytical Thinking, Business Relationship Management, Change Management, Financial Modeling, IT Program Management, Managing Resources, Performance Management, Project Planning