.15,000! This is the number of employees in our company on all levels for which you will be able to make a difference, improving their decision-making thanks to the interesting and challenging work you will engage in. At Sandoz, "data" is the asset of the future that is waiting for you to be unleashed. If you're looking for a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire for the "data business", if you're seeking colleagues who are big thinkers eager to take on fresh challenges as a team, we are dedicated to providing a world-class workplace where our employees can grow and thrive.Your Responsibilities: Strategic business partner to proactively shape change portfolio and technology roadmap (3-5 years horizon), drive forward thinking and innovation to tech driven business capabilities and processes, leading conversation with consulting approach together with other TT functions.Partner with Business to drive business transformation programs enabled by technology, co-own transformation outcomes, be accountable for program, project & product delivery and improve the 'ease of engagement' with TT for the business.Measure and drive business value of transformation initiatives underpinned by programs, projects, products, and develop knowledge above silos across business functions and ensure business accountabilities are implemented.TT budget accountability to the business, help business to understand their choices to manage technology costs, being a key business partner for business continuity. Risk ownership for investment and operations portfolio.Partner with Countries or Sites (where applicable) in respect to country/site roadmaps balancing global and local investments and business needs and ensure our journey to Technology Transformation supports Business objectives in a fast, simple, efficient way.Contribute to and interpret business and TT strategy to shape strategy and future direction for the Novartis Data Management, Automation- and AI-Strategy.Serve as point of escalation, review and approval for key issues and decisions.Fully accountable for determining the operational objectives and medium-term planning according to the long-term plans established by the TT Strategy.Proven track record in master-data-management (Platforms and Governance), data-programs/projects.Minimum Requirements: 5+ years in IT leadership functions.IT related professional education (e.G. MSc in Computer Science), ideally business/administration professional education (e.G. MBA).Strong track record in strategic design thinking, functional/technical leadership, demand management and relationship management.Business fluent in English (written and spoken).Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve