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Data Steward

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Novartis

Oct 29, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Data
  • Hyderabad, +1

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelors/ master's in computer sciences/ IT or other quantitative sciences
  • 4-6 years’ experience in a Global company as data steward, data analyst, data engineer or business analyst
  • Bring deep business understanding of pharmaceutical industry and data standards with domain experience in at least one of the following areas – a) Pharma R&D, b) Manufacturing, Procurement and Supply Chain and c) Marketing and Sales. Experience in working in Pharma / Life Science industry strongly preferred
  • Hands-on experience in Master Data Management (MDM), Data Stewardship and Data Quality
  • Hands-on experience of ETL and programming/scripting skills (SQL, Alteryx, Databricks & Dataiku) for data preparation and analysis, programming/scripting skills (Python) for data preparation and analysis
  • Understanding of data modeling (conceptual, logical, and physical) using different data modeling methodologies
  • Experience on data wrangling including Ingestion, Unification, Anonymization, Search, Master & Meta Data Management and Governance.
  • Foundational understanding of semantic web principles, big data ecosystem, knowledge of AWS, AZURE Stack and basics of NLP would be an advantage
  • Act as a data steward supporting multiple use cases, digital lighthouse projects as part of DLC teams collaborating closely with business, data strategy teams and IT
  • Demonstrate superior data stewardship skills along with strong business understanding to and thereby help prepare data for the FAIRification process and turn Novartis data sets into Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable assets.

Responsibilities

  • Creating and maintaining the sanity of the Master Data (e.g., Customer, Products etc.)
  • Supporting consolidation/ harmonization of data (master and transactional data). Support setting up business rules for creating and maintaining master data
  • Querying, analyzing, and profiling various datasets
  • Supporting data migration activities by validating business data and maintaining data pipelines
  • Ensure the data quality and process governance.
  • Help build & implement data quality checks and KPI reporting. Closely work along with Business partner & liaising with IT for resolving issues
  • Ensuring processes documentation in form of SOP’s, QC list & Process flows diagrams.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Data Steward.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Hyderabad, India, and operates in a hybrid format.

What are the main responsibilities of a Data Steward?

The main responsibilities include creating and maintaining Master Data, supporting data consolidation, ensuring data quality, validating business data, and building data quality checks and KPI reporting.

What qualifications are essential for this role?

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer sciences, IT, or related quantitative sciences, along with 4-6 years of relevant experience in a global company.

Are there specific industry experiences required for this role?

Yes, candidates should have deep business understanding and domain experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in areas like Pharma R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement and Supply Chain, or Marketing and Sales.

What technical skills are necessary for the Data Steward position?

Necessary technical skills include hands-on experience in Master Data Management (MDM), data stewardship, data quality, ETL tools, SQL, Alteryx, Databricks, Dataiku, and programming skills in Python.

Is prior experience in the Pharma/Life Science industry preferred?

Yes, experience in the Pharma/Life Science industry is strongly preferred.

What is the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and having diverse teams that represent the patients and communities they serve.

How can applicants seek accommodations during the recruitment process?

Applicants needing reasonable accommodation can send an email to [email protected] with the nature of their request and contact information, including the job requisition number.

What benefits does Novartis offer to its employees?

Novartis offers various benefits and rewards that can be found in the Novartis Life Handbook, which outlines the ways the company helps its employees thrive personally and professionally.

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Mission & Purpose

Novartis is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As a leading global medicines company, we use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. In our quest to find new medicines, we consistently rank among the world’s top companies investing in research and development. Novartis products reach nearly 800 million people globally and we are finding innovative ways to expand access to our latest treatments. Around 108,000 people of more than 140 nationalities work at Novartis around the world.

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  • Curious

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  • Unbossed

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  • Integrity

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