.Assoc. Director, Technical Solution Delivery, Global Clinical Operations This job is with Novartis, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.Location BarcelonaAbout the Role Key Responsibilities:Responsible for detailed design, development and delivery of system solutions for a specific business or technology area in alignment defined solution architecture and create the detailed process designs necessary to operate the software/service on a day to day basis.Take accountability for technical delivery of projects/use cases for a specific business area.Ensure that detailed designs adhere to solution architecture design (i.E. high level conceptual design).Ensure designs produced adhere to architectural roadmap, support the development, execution and operations of software/service and are traceable to functional as well as non-functional requirements in functional specification.Provide comprehensive and authoritative technical guidance and ownership on a wide range of aspects within the area of project execution to influence internal and/or external stakeholders. Ensure the overall user experience is considered when designing new solutions and services.Take accountability to ensure adherence with Security and Compliance policies and procedures within Service Delivery scope. Individual contributor with responsibility for high to medium sized complexity of projects.Role Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience demonstrated experience.12+ years of experience with expert understanding and proven track record in analyzing business processes, architecting, designing, developing and integrating complex, cross-divisional end to end technical solutions with large data volumes.Should have a background in programming and solution design. Exposure to a wide range of technologies is preferred. Experience in integrating or implementing Commercial off-the-shelf products.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact with senior IT and business stakeholders. Ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.Self-starter with ability to work autonomously in a highly matrixed and multi-cultural environment, taking full ownership of deliverables.Experience in highly regulated environments, ideally in the Pharma industry, including on Computer System Validation. Experience working in Agile Scrum teams.Languages: EnglishCommitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you