Dir, SP/ASOC Data Partnerships Lead (Specialty Pharmacy)/ (Alternative Sites of

Job Description Summary This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require 20% travel. Job description summary The Data Innovation, Partnerships and Products (DIPP) team sits within the Data Products and Foundations pillar of Strategy, Platforms and Transformation (SPT) and enables trusted, scalable data access and partnerships that support improved decision-making across Novartis . The Director, SP/ASOC Data Partnerships Lead (Specialty Pharmacy/Alternative Sites for Care) will establish and lead a centralized COE that brings clear ownership, structure, and operational discipline to contracting, vendor oversight, onboarding, issue coordination, and high-quality data delivery across this expanding data ecosystem, working closely with the Data Monitoring and Standards team to support ongoing monitoring and adherence to data standards. This role will lead the SP/ASOC (Specialty Pharmacy/Alternative Sites of Care) Data Center of Excellence across multiple specialty pharmacies, alternative sites of care, several brands, and launch activities. The role will create consistent ways of working across contracting execution, vendor management, data onboarding, reporting, analytics, issue resolution, restatements, up-dates, and communication, while partnering closely with the Data Monitoring and Standards team on monitoring routines, standards alignment, and data quality expectations to ensure SP/ASOC data is reliable, timely, fit-for-purpose, and actionable for business insights and decisions. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Establish and lead the centralized Specialty Pharmacy and Alternative Sites of Care (SP/ASOC) Data Center of Excellence, creating clear accountability for contracting, vendor overs