Head of Data Analytics and Innovation

vor 3 Wochen


Basel City Sandoz, Schweiz Sandoz AG Vollzeit

The Head of Data Analytics, and Innovation is a strategic leadership role within Sandoz's Technology organization, responsible for steering all facets of data management, analytics, and reporting to align with and support business objectives, while driving innovation in data-driven decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will act as a catalyst for change, steering our innovation greenhouse—a dynamic and collaborative environment where cutting-edge ideas are cultivated and nurtured into transformative business solutions

Major accountabilities:

Drive Strategic Transformation:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive Data, Analytics and Innovation strategy that aligns with the organization's business goals.
  • Partner with Business to build data-driven products and insights that support decision-making and drive business outcomes.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure successful architectural design, support development, and delivery of analytics products.

Architect the Future:

  • Lead the implementation of modern Data, Analytics, and AI platforms, including the selection and integration of relevant toolsets.
  • Construct data architecture using modern tools to convert business needs into data and system requirements.
  • Develop and implement enterprise data governance processes, ensuring data accuracy, security, and compliance.
  • Drive data architecture for agile and iterative implementations across systems and platforms, ensuring alignment with security requirements and business needs.

Champion Innovation Greenhouse:

  • Establish strategic partnerships and frameworks that extend innovation beyond daily operations, enhancing our competitive edge and business agility while ensuring projects align with strategic goals and deliver substantial ROI.
  • Drive innovation within the digital analytics function by exploring new analytics techniques and technologies, including leveraging AI and Machine Learning.
  • Establish data architecture frameworks and standards to support scalable and efficient data management.

Leadership and Development:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing technology team.
  • Plan talent development initiatives to equip the team with necessary skills.

Risk Management and Compliance Adherence:

  • Develop and enforce a comprehensive risk management strategy to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across technology platforms and business operations, ensuring proactive risk resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and industry standards across technology solutions, updating and maintaining protocols to adapt to new regulations.

Major Accountabilities

Drive Strategic Transformation:

  • Conduct regular strategic reviews of the data and analytics platforms to ensure they align with the changing business environment and continue to support decision-making effectively.
  • Provide ongoing training and support to business units on the effective use of data-driven products and insights to enhance business outcomes.

Architect the Future:

  • Oversee the design and implementation of scalable data architectures and business intelligence interfaces that facilitate robust data management and analytics capabilities.
  • Manage the creation and maintenance of back-end data structures to drive enterprise reporting and ensure they integrate seamlessly with business intelligence platforms.
  • Implement and manage ETL routines that enforce Sandoz's business rules, ensuring data integrity and compliance with governance frameworks.
  • Regularly update and optimize IT processes to align with the latest technological advancements and data governance standards.

Champion Innovation Greenhouse:

  • Lead cross-technology efforts to identify and pilot advanced analytical methods and AI use cases that could increase profit margins and improve operational efficiency.
  • Foster an environment that supports innovative ideation and execution, allowing the organization to explore and implement cutting-edge data solutions beyond conventional business processes.

Leadership and Development:

  • Implement talent development programs to build essential skills.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Optimize Cost Management

  • Regularly review the Technology budget, adjusting forecasts and allocations to respond to changing organizational needs and market conditions.

Risk Management and Compliance Adherence:

  • Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks in technology projects and operations.
  • Review and revise compliance protocols regularly to ensure ongoing adherence to changing legal and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

  • 15+ years of experience in digital & data analytics, with a strong background in cloud-based platforms.
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing digital analytics strategies and platforms.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into data and system requirements. Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to think analytically and drive business results through data-driven insights.
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a passion for developing talent and fostering a collaborative team culture. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive change and innovation.

Skills:

  • Business Partnering.
  • Communication Skills.
  • Cyber Security.
  • Influencing Skills.
  • Information Security Risk Management.
  • IT Governance.
  • Stakeholder Management.
  • Strategic Leadership.
  • Talent Development.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged

The future is ours to shape

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Join our Sandoz Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here: Sandoz Talentpool )

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