Principal Developer, Technology and Scientific Computing

The Principal Developer will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop solutions and tools that enable associates working on analyses and reporting activities in clinical trials. You will collaborate across Advance Quantitative Sciences (AQS) to understand the current user experience and collaborate with Product Owners to drive advancements in critical areas. Your primary focus will be on facilitating the utilization of open-source tools throughout the various tasks in AQS. As the Principal Developer, your responsibilities include developing technical tools (packages, applications, etc.) that support clinical trial teams. You will actively engage in the complete development cycle of tools, starting from collecting user requirements, prototyping, conducting demos, providing training, and ongoing support. Additionally, you will participate in enhancing the user experience for our associates, recognizing opportunities for continuous improvement and modernization. Your role also involves contributing to the development and adoption of sound data science practices and documenting tools and processes to promote modernization inclusively. Furthermore, you should be willing to engage with external communities and exhibit our work in external platforms. Key performance indicators for this role include the timely execution of projects and data requests, as well as feedback from project sponsors and key stakeholders. To qualify for this position, you should have an MSc with at least 5 years of relevant experience in a quantitative/computational science field (e.g., bioinformatics, machine learning, statistics, physics, mathematics, engineering) with practical experience as a data scientist/biostatistician. Strong proficiency in open-source languages such as R or Python for data manipulation, analysis, and exploration is essential. You should also demonstrate experience in good data science practices like utilizing virtual environments, versioning, and code review. A solution-oriented mindset, collaborative attitude, and proficiency in written English are also required. If this role aligns with your career goals and experience, we invite you to be part of our Novartis Network and explore this exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of helping individuals with diseases and their families. Join us in creating a brighter future together by collaborating with a community of passionate individuals like yourself. Please note that Novartis is dedicated to fostering an exceptional and inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of the patients and communities we serve.,