Summary Location: Toronto, Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Permanent position,

As Head of Data, Analytics & Platforms, you’ll turn global digital strategy into local execution—owning the data backbone, platforms, and AI capabilities that power Commercial, Medical, and Value & Access teams. You’ll scale trusted data, drive adoption of analytics and AI, and convert complexity into tools teams rely on to perform. This is a leadership role for someone who turns insight into action

Key responsibilities

Own and evolve a single, trusted view of business‑critical data across Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Value & Access, ensuring data quality, governance, and compliance.

Translate international data, digital, and AI strategy into localized roadmaps and priorities that deliver measurable business and patient impact

Lead the deployment, adoption, and change management of enterprise marketing, medical, and access technology platforms in alignment with global guidance.

Enable advanced analytics, reporting, and dashboards that improve decision quality, execution cadence, and cross‑functional performance.

Drive the local AI and GenAI agenda, scaling use cases that improve customer engagement, productivity, and operational excellence while ensuring responsible AI practices

Partner closely with Integrated Insights and international DAP teams to align KPIs, reporting standards, and technology readiness for global programs (e.g., ICE, IMEx)

Oversee DAP budget, vendor selection, and external partner performance, ensuring delivery against SLAs and strategic objectives

Ensure data and platform readiness to support medical, access, and patient service solutions in accordance with legal, privacy, and compliance requirements.

Build and lead a high‑performing, future‑ready team, fostering innovation, strong adoption, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

Strategic agility:



the successful candidate can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can clearly articulate a vision and possibilities; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans

Has a high prioritization mindset

Ability to evaluate and import new/untested/cutting-edge models

Experience in working with multiple internal and external stakeholders around a common goal

Proven track record on influencing senior leaders in complex project(s) & driving positive impact

Desirable Requirements

Enterprise-level data architecture, governance and analytics foundation

Hands‑on AI / ML capability from pilot to production

Skills Desired Agility (Inactive), Brand Analysis, Brand Awareness, Commercial Excellence, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience (CX), Customer Insights, Data Strategies, Digital Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategies, Healthcare Needs (Inactive), healthcare outcomes (Inactive), Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, Marketing Strategies, Media Campaigns, People Management, Product Launches, Product Marketing, Product Roadmap, Return on Investment (ROI), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management {+ 1 more}

At Novartis Canada,we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey – from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships.

Research & Development: we focus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience and Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands, which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years, our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million, and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representatives of the patients and communities we serve.

📌 Data, Analytics & Platform Head (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto