Salary Range:
€63,600.00 - €118,000.00
Band
Level 5
Job Description Summary
LI-Hybrid
Location: Barcelona, Spain
As Associate Director - Clinical Data Analytics and Technology, you will help build and lead a new Barcelona-based team shaping the next generation of clinical data capabilities at Novartis. This is a frontline leadership role for someone with deep clinical research and clinical data operations experience who can translate between business, science, data, and technology — connecting clinical needs with analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, risk-based quality management, and scalable data platforms. As part of the extended Clinical Data Analytics and Technology leadership group, you will guide a small, agile team, keep them closely connected to general colleagues, and turn strategic ideas into practical solutions that strengthen clinical trial delivery, data quality, operational efficiency, and decision-making for patients.
This position is offered on a Hybrid working basis,



with an expectation of 12 days per month onsite at our Barcelona Gran Via offices.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the transition to next-generation Clinical Data Operations capabilities by embedding analytics, automation, and digital innovation into core processes
- Drive adoption of Artificial Intelligence-first strategies and emerging technologies to accelerate transformation and operational excellence
- Mentor and develop talent in clinical data analytics, Risk Based Quality Management (RbQM) and technology solutions
- Execute the Clinical Data Operations Artificial Intelligence innovation strategy, translating strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes
- Lead cross-functional initiatives across Global Clinical Operations and Clinical Data Operations to advance company priorities and portfolio objectives
- Oversee end-to-end Clinical Data Analytics and Technology activities, including analytics, reporting, visualization, risk-based

📌 Associate Director (Barcelona)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Barcelona