Data Analytics Manager

#LI-Hybrid

Location: Toronto, Ontario

This role is based in Toronto, Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role; please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

This job posting is for an existing position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional analytics initiatives from planning through delivery, ensuring alignment with business priorities

• Translate business needs into data-driven solutions across multiple domains

• Provide hands-on support in data pipelines, model development, and reporting solutions

• Collaborate with data engineering teams to design scalable data models and workflows

• Partner with data scientists and analysts to drive insights, machine learning deployment, and automation use cases

• Support data governance processes, including stewardship, lineage, and data quality frameworks

• Establish standards for data documentation and governance across the data lifecycle

• Oversee development and maintenance of dashboards to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders

Essential Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics or related fields

• Proven ability to manage complex data projects across multiple stakeholders

• Proficiency in Python and SQL

• Strong understanding of data engineering, analytics lifecycle, governance, and reporting best practices

• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Requirements

• Hands-on experience with tools such as Snowflake, Collibra, Dataiku, and Power BI

• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or consulting environments

Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Remuneration Range for role:

CAD 125,120 - 173,696

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements. A full overview of your compensation package applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

At Novartis Canada, we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey – from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships.

Research & Development: we focus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience and Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands, which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years, our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million, and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representatives of the patients and communities we serve