Data Management & Infrastructure Manager

Summary

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Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Relocation Support: This role is based in Mexico City, Mexico. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Are you passionate about turning complex data into trusted insights that drive confident decisions? As Data Management & Infrastructure Manager at Novartis, you will sit at the heart of our data ecosystem, shaping how business‑critical information is defined, governed, and trusted across the organization. By building a reliable, federated view of key data sets, you will enable high‑impact analytics, strengthen confidence in key performance indicators, and accelerate decision‑making for commercial, medical, and analytics teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence data foundations, collaborate with diverse global stakeholders, and make a tangible impact on how insights support better outcomes.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Own and maintain a single trusted view of business‑critical data across internal and external sources

Define local data processing rules, quality controls, and stewardship standards to improve reliability and trust

Partner with digital and information technology teams to deploy robust pipelines and resolve data incidents quickly

Align local practices with global data governance, privacy, and compliance requirements in regulated environments

Enable cross‑functional reporting for commercial, medical, and value teams through reliable, well‑documented datasets

Embed security, observability, and reliability practices using a DevOps mindset to strengthen availability and performance

Prioritize critical datasets for business continuity and accelerate onboarding of new data sources

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, data and analytics, digital, information technology, or a related field
• Proven experience in data management, analytics engineering, or data governance within regulated environments
• Strong knowledge of data quality management, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements
• Experience working with data privacy standards and separation of medical and commercial data
• Ability to translate business needs into clear data rules and quality controls
• Strong stakeholder management skills, partnering effectively with digital, analytics, and cross‑functional teams

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with cloud‑based data platforms and modern data infrastructure environments

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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