Summary As an Associate Director you will lead strategic initiatives to establish trust in data across the BSI data value chain This role ensures governance lineage and quality standards are embedded at the point of origin safeguarding data integrity supporting compliance and enabling confident data-driven decision-making About the Role Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Governance Define and implement enterprise-wide data governance frameworks quality rules and validation logic Champion the Shift-Left Strategy by engaging source teams and market data owners early to embed governance and quality practices upstream reducing rework and accelerating insights Operational Excellence Drive adoption of tools such as Collibra metadata stewardship Ataccama DQ profiling automation and MDM platforms master reference data Collaborate with data stewards and enterprise data owners to uphold metadata lineage and compliance standards Innovation Automation Initiate and deliver automation projects to optimize data lifecycle processes and reduce manual overhead Foster innovation to address operational gaps and improve efficiency Stakeholder Engagement Influence Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders promoting data-driven decision-making and co-creation of data products that deliver commercial impact Build strong partnerships across markets source systems and governance teams to ensure alignment and adoption Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor s or Master s degree in Data Management Information Systems or related field Experience 10 years in data governance data quality or data management roles with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity Proven expertise in Collibra Ataccama and MDM platforms Strong understanding of DCAM framework and data management maturity models Skills Strategic thinking and ability to influence senior stakeholders Excellent communication and collaboration skills across global teams Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities DCAM Maturity Benchmarking Support DCAM assessments to evaluate data management maturity identify gaps and track progress against benchmarks Develop and execute improvement plans to strengthen data capabilities across domains Key Performance Indicators KPIs Successful implementation of governance and quality frameworks across BSI Improvement in DCAM maturity scores and reduction in data-related rework Adoption of automation initiatives and measurable efficiency gains Positive stakeholder feedback and increased trust in data for decision-making Why Novartis Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science It takes a community of smart passionate people like you Collaborating supporting and inspiring each other Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients lives Ready to create a brighter future together https www novartis com about strategy people-and-culture Join our Novartis Network Not the right Novartis role for you Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up https talentnetwork novartis com network Benefits and Rewards Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we ll help you thrive personally and professionally https www novartis com careers advantages-rewards Division International Business Unit Marketing Location India Site Hyderabad Office Company Legal Entity IN10 FCRS IN010 Novartis Healthcare Private Limited Functional Area Marketing Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No Accessibility and accommodation Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to email protected and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information Please include the job requisition number in your message Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve