Associate Director, Access Data Analytics & Access Solutions
NOVARTIS · Hyderabad
- Experience8–12 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- RoleData Analyst
- Work modeonsite
- Posted14 Oct 2026
About NOVARTIS
NOVARTIS is hiring in Hyderabad in pharma biotech. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.
Skills
- Data strategy
- Data governance
- Analytics products
- AI/ML
- Generative AI
- Natural language processing
The role
Leads access analytics for a pharmaceutical company. Builds data products and analytics for Pricing, HEOR, and market access, applying access strategy, data governance, and AI/ML concepts. Owns analytics platforms and develops access data teams.
Full job description
Job Requisition
REQ-10076470 BSI Associate Director, Access Data Analytics & Access Solutions (Open)
BSI Associate Director, Access Data Analytics & Access Solutions
Job Description Summary
The BSI Associate Director, Access Data Analytics & Access Solutions is responsible for leading the development, scaling, and operation of access-specific data products, analytics, and digital solutions that enable consistent, insight-driven access decision-making across International, Regional, and Country teams. The role owns a portfolio of access analytics solutions (dashboards, simulations, standardized analytics outputs, and AI-enabled tools) and acts as a bridge between access strategy, analytics, platforms, and execution, ensuring solutions are fit-for-purpose, adopted, and value-adding at scale.
Lead the development of a data driven, AI enabled V&A organization by supporting advanced analytics capabilities, defining data strategy and embedding AI strategy and solutions. Drive transformation from Data AI
Justification
New position created as part of BSI V&A org structure changes
Hiring Requirements
Job Details
Job Profile
Pricing & Health Economics Level 5
Job Families for Job Profiles
Pricing & Health Economics
Compensation Grade
Level 5
Primary Location
Hyderabad (Office)
Major Accountabilities
Access Data Analytics & Solution Ownership:
Lead design, development, and lifecycle management of data and analytics solutions.
Translate IV&A priorities into scalable analytics products aligned with Access, Pricing, HEOR, and TA needs.
Lead IV&A Data strategy discussions e.g. EDM, DCam with relevant x functional stakeholders including BSI CLS teams
Lead AI support to x functional IV&A team to progress IV&A AI strategy
Lead knowledge management for IV&A across HEOR, Pricing and TA Access
Ensure data integrity, governance & standardization
Develop dashboards and performance tracking systems
Data Stewardship, Quality & Governance:
Act as custodian of access data standards, definitions, and quality controls.
Define and execute V&A data strategy aligned with business priorities, lead Dcam, EDM processes for IV&A
Implement data governance frameworks (standards, ownership quality controls)
Oversee integration of data into AI use cases
Ensure reliable, auditable access data flows across platforms and analytics solutions.
Own SOPs and governance processes related to data and analytics.
Support Pricing, HEOR teams on data analytics and data strategy, operations, knowledge management tasks
Platform Enablement, AI strategy support & Adoption:
Drive adoption of access analytics tools through training, enablement, and feedback loops.
Act as product owner for access analytics platforms e.g Access 360, prioritizing enhancements based on impact.
Responsible for KPI dashboards and platforms maintenance, in close collaboration with countries
Oversee development and adoption of access tools and platforms e.g. Access 360, pricing platforms, HTA platforms
Partner with BSI CLS AI team and data strategy teams to support data strategy, advanced analytics and AI use cases
Support digital transformation initiatives within Pricing, HEOR & Access
Support development and deployment of high impact AI use cases
Partner with IT and data science teams to scale AI products and platforms
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Partner with TA Access, Pricing Analytics, Early Assets / BD&L Analytics, HEOR, and Operations teams.
Enable end-to-end access insights across the R-D-C continuum.
Act as a strategic business partner for TA access, Pricing and HEOR teams on data management, knowledge management & AI strategy
People Leadership & Capability Building:
Lead and develop a team of access data analysts and solution leads.
Drive performance management, skill development, and succession planning.
Contribution to IV&A Transformation:
Contribute to evolution of Access Excellence analytics, platforms, and AI roadmap.
Support IV&A leadership with data-driven insights to improve access outcomes.
Key Performance Indicators
Delivery of KPI targets for the team in line with IVA KPIs
IV&A data strategy roadmap & data quality scores e.g DCAM
AI / Analytics use case portfolio and implementation plan
Number of AI use cases deployed
Analytics product ownership and solution thinking
Data governance and quality management
Responsible for translating strategy and roadmaps into effective execution.
Decision-support role; strategic decisions remain with IV&A governance bodies
Operational trackers and qualityreviewed outputs.
Recruitment, retention, and development of talent
Efficiency gains and operational improvements across IVA TA processes.
Job Dimensions
Efficiency gains and operational improvements across IVA TA processes.
Impact on the organization: Essential contribution for improvement of overall effectiveness of the business
Ideal Background
Education (minimum):
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (MBA, MSc, PhD, PharmD, Data Sciences).
Languages:
Efficiency gains and operational improvements across IVA TA processes.
Experience:
8–12 years’ experience in analytics, data, digital solutions, or access-related roles.
Proven experience in data strategy, analytics or building or running analytics products or platforms.
AI/ML concepts and applications knowledge
Familiarity with generative AI and NLP use cases
Track record of delivering data driven transformation initiatives
Demonstrated people-management experience.
Experience working in global, matrixed organizations
Proven leadership (people management and project management)Role & responsibilities
Preferred candidate profile